May 27, 2026 4:00 PM EST

NHL: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens 5/27/2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes are solid 62.6 percent favorites over the Montreal Canadiens. The Hurricanes are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +7 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 31 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Canadiens. The Hurricanes goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.7% compared to the Canadiens goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 91.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Frederik Andersen 22, Jakub Dobes 28 SHOTS: Logan Stankoven 3, Cole Caufield 3.6 GOALS: Seth Jarvis 0.64, Cole Caufield 0.4 PTS: Nikolaj Ehlers has a 50% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nick Suzuki has a 47% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Montreal Canadiens

Carolina HurricanesRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road29-17, 63% 396Record at Home26-22, 54% -147Carolina Hurricanes
VS Montreal Canadiens2-4, 33% -278VS Carolina Hurricanes4-2, 67% 386Montreal Canadiens
vs Team .500 or Better38-17, 69% 718vs Team .500 or Better33-30, 52% 554Carolina Hurricanes
Record as Road Favorite24-14, 63% 207Record as Home Underdog8-5, 62% 301Montreal Canadiens
After 1 or More Days Off56-22, 72% -5225After 1 or More Days Off48-35, 58% -3181Montreal Canadiens

PAST 30 DAYS

Carolina HurricanesRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-0, 100% 188Record at Home1-4, 20% -329Carolina Hurricanes
VS Montreal Canadiens2-1, 67% 22VS Carolina Hurricanes1-2, 33% -29Carolina Hurricanes
vs Team .500 or Better2-1, 67% 22vs Team .500 or Better1-2, 33% -29Carolina Hurricanes
Record as Road Favorite3-0, 100% 188Record as Home Underdog0-2, 0% -200Carolina Hurricanes
After 1 or More Days Off6-1, 86% -420After 1 or More Days Off7-6, 54% +85Montreal Canadiens

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Carolina HurricanesRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD23-23, 50% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME32-19, 63% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS0-3, 0% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-4, 50% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-11, 63% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverN/A
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home40-33, 55% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road52-32, 62% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 22-24, 48% -510 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 25-23, 52% +200 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 1-2, 33% -200 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-2, 60% +135

MONEY LINE - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 25-21, 54% -193 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 26-22, 54% 121 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 3-0, 100% +188 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 2-3, 40% -110

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 27-19, 59% + 557 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 24-24, 50% -216 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 3-0, 100% + 273 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-2, 60% + 73

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