Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) face Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) at Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Friday, May 22, 2026.
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, May 22, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 8:00 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 1:00 am BST |
| Venue | Lenovo Center, Raleigh |
| Competition | NHL |
| TV | HBO Max |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Key Players
Carolina Hurricanes
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Eric Robinson | 1 |
| Points | Eric Robinson | 1 |
| Assists | William Carrier | 1 |
Montreal Canadiens
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Juraj Slafkovsky | 2 |
| Points | Juraj Slafkovsky | 3 |
| Assists | Nick Suzuki | 3 |
Players to Watch
Eric Robinson has been Carolina Hurricanes's standout performer this season, contributing 1 goals this season. The Carolina Hurricanes talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Montreal Canadiens will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. William Carrier (1 assists this season) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Montreal Canadiens, Juraj Slafkovsky leads the way with 2 goals this season. Nick Suzuki has contributed 3 assists this season and will be looking to unlock the Carolina Hurricanes defense with creative passing. Montreal Canadiens will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
Playoff Series
MTL leads series 1-0
Season Stats Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Stat | Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | blocked Shots | 30 |
| 44 | hits | 18 |
| 5 | takeaways | 3 |
| 27 | shots Total | 22 |
| 0 | power Play Goals | 0 |
| 2 | power Play Opportunities | 2 |
| 0.0 | power Play Pct | 0.0 |
| 0 | short Handed Goals | 0 |
| 0 | shootout Goals | 0 |
| 28 | faceoffs Won | 28 |
| 50.0 | faceoff Percent | 50.0 |
| 16 | giveaways | 12 |
| 4 | penalties | 4 |
| 8 | penalty Minutes | 8 |
Prediction
For our full prediction on Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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