Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens Game 3 Preview, Picks & Odds for Monday, May 25, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes survived a Game 2 thriller with a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens, tying the series at 1-1 before heading to Canada. Can the Hurricanes win back-to-back games, or will their Eastern Conference Final woes continue in the Bell Centre on Monday night? Let’s dive into the betting odds, trends, data and insights for approaching Game 3.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens Betting Analysis
Despite the Game 2 win, Montreal enters Game 3 with the typical underdog trends that warrant bettors to back them – such as winning four of five meetings against Carolina as an underdog. Also, Montreal was able to send the game into overtime despite a very fast tempo from Carolina all game. Now, the Habs are home dogs and have covered the puck line in 17 straight games as the underdog when coming off overtime. Carolina is, however, solid on the road with seven straight wins outright when playing away from Lenovo and coming off overtime.
The goal total market is a bit murky, with Montreal seeing six or more goals in six of nine games but Carolina seeing five goals or less in 11 of 13 games. However, Carolina has seen goals scored early in its games with the Over 1.5 1P goal total hitting for the Canes in four of six games. Montreal has also hit the market’s Over in nine straight games.
The player prop market has a few players to consider, such as Logan Stankoven scoring in five of six playoff road games. Cole Caufield has scored in four of five games against Carolina as well.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens Best Bet, Pick & Prediction
Best Bet: CAR/MTL O1.5 1P (-110)
Score Prediction: Canadiens 4, Hurricanes 2
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens Game Odds
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens Game Information
- Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
- Network: TNT
- Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Venue: Bell Centre – 6.4 goals per game; 24-21-2 O/U
- Series Score: Tied 1-1
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens Betting Resources
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens Key Players
Carolina Hurricanes
- Nikolaj Ehlers – Last Game: (2 Goals, 0 Assists)
- Jaccob Slavin – Last Game: (0 Goals, 1 Assist)
- Frederik Andersen – Last Game: (2 Goals Allowed, 10 Saves)
Montreal Canadiens
- Phillip Danault – Last Game: (0 Goals, 2 Assists)
- Josh Anderson – Last Game: (2 Goals, 0 Assists)
- Jakub Dobes – Last Game: (3 Goals Allowed, 23 Saves)
Photo Credit: AP/Karl B DeBlaker
