Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions, Mar 24, 2026

Mar 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Montreal Canadiens

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On March 24, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens will host the Carolina Hurricanes in what promises to be an intriguing NHL matchup at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens enter the contest having secured victories in two of their last five outings, suggesting a mixed form as they look to capitalize on home ice advantage. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes come into the game having won three of their last five, indicating a stronger overall momentum that may play a crucial role in this matchup.

From a tactical standpoint, the Canadiens will likely rely on a strong defensive setup to frustrate the Hurricanes’ offensive threats, while seeking opportunities to capitalize on counterattacks. In contrast, Carolina’s recent success can be attributed to their disciplined play and effective forecheck, which have proven vital in generating scoring chances.

According to bookmakers, the odds are competitive with the Canadiens sitting at 2.57 for a home win, while the Hurricanes are slightly favored at 2.28 for an away victory. The model predicts a 39.8% chance of Montreal winning, a 23.6% probability of a draw, and a 38.4% chance for a Carolina win.

While both teams have shown flashes of brilliance, the outcome remains uncertain, and fans can expect a tightly contested battle on the ice.

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Montreal
36.8%		 Draw
21.9%		 Carolina
41.3%

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 13.25% Montreal Canadiens: 2.02%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 2.57 4.34 2.28
Best for US Customers 2.4 4 2.15

Latest Results

21.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – New York Islanders – 7:3
19.03.26 Detroit Red Wings – Montreal Canadiens – 3:1
17.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Boston Bruins – 3:2 OT
15.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Anaheim Ducks – 3:4
14.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – San Jose Sharks – 2:4		 20.03.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Carolina Hurricanes – 3:4 OT
18.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Pittsburgh Penguins – 6:5 OT
17.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:1
14.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:4
12.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – St. Louis Blues – 1:3

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Carolina may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Montreal has had a series of home games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 42:68. (average 2.1:3.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 23:25. (average 2.6:2.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 5:7
    16.04.25 Montreal Canadiens – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:2
    28.03.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 4:1
    25.02.25 Montreal Canadiens – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:0
    30.03.24 Montreal Canadiens – Carolina Hurricanes – 0:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 68 40 5 10 13 254:173 100
    2 Dallas Stars 69 33 10 11 15 238:187 97
    3 Minnesota Wild 71 25 15 12 19 233:202 92
    4 Anaheim Ducks 69 23 15 4 27 229:237 80
    5 Utah Mammoth 70 28 8 6 28 219:195 78
    6 Edmonton Oilers 71 26 8 9 28 245:244 77
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 70 23 8 14 25 221:219 76
    8 Nashville Predators 69 24 8 9 28 206:230 73
    9 Los Angeles Kings 69 18 10 16 25 184:209 72
    10 Seattle Kraken 69 25 6 9 29 196:213 71
    11 San Jose Sharks 68 20 12 6 30 208:243 70
    12 Winnipeg Jets 69 23 5 12 29 196:217 68
    13 St. Louis Blues 69 25 3 11 30 181:225 67
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 69 19 7 12 31 181:222 64
    15 Calgary Flames 69 23 5 7 34 173:214 63
    16 Vancouver Canucks 69 14 7 8 40 179:257 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 69 31 13 6 19 245:205 94
    2 Buffalo Sabres 70 37 7 6 20 246:201 94
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 68 34 9 4 21 248:188 90
    4 Montreal Canadiens 69 26 12 10 21 244:228 86
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 69 29 6 16 18 240:214 86
    6 Boston Bruins 70 29 10 8 23 234:217 86
    7 Columbus Blue Jackets 69 26 11 11 21 228:214 85
    8 Detroit Red Wings 70 27 11 8 24 205:208 84
    9 New York Islanders 70 25 14 5 26 205:202 83
    10 Ottawa Senators 69 30 6 9 24 234:213 81
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 69 21 13 12 23 202:211 80
    12 Washington Capitals 70 30 5 8 27 218:205 78
    13 New Jersey Devils 69 23 12 2 32 187:209 72
    14 Florida Panthers 69 27 7 3 32 206:229 71
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 71 21 8 13 29 221:250 71
    16 New York Rangers 69 19 9 8 33 196:221 64

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (20.96%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (15.77%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.25%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 10 (8.28%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 13.5 (6.13%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 14.5 (5.71%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 16 (5.18%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 17 (4.87%)

    9. Utah Mammoth: 31 (2.67%)

    10. Pittsburgh Penguins: 36 (2.3%)

    11. Ottawa Senators: 38.5 (2.15%)

    12. Columbus Blue Jackets: 41 (2.02%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 41 (2.02%)

    14. Anaheim Ducks: 43.5 (1.9%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 53.5 (1.55%)

    16. New York Islanders: 64 (1.29%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 64 (1.29%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.82%)

    19. San Jose Sharks: 201 (0.41%)

    20. Washington Capitals: 276 (0.3%)

    21. Seattle Kraken: 351 (0.24%)

    22. Nashville Predators: 401 (0.21%)

    23. Winnipeg Jets: 501 (0.17%)

    24. Philadelphia Flyers: 751 (0.11%)

    25. Florida Panthers: 1251 (0.07%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 1251 (0.07%)

    27. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1501 (0.06%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 1501 (0.06%)

    29. New York Rangers: 1751 (0.05%)

    30. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 2001 (0.04%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 3001 (0.03%)

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