NHL · Wednesday, 7 October, MSK · Bell Centre

Montreal Canadiens — Carolina Hurricanes

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Model prediction and result

4:6Came true
Montreal Canadiens33%
Draw in regulation23%
Carolina Hurricanes44%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 4:6: the model's most likely outcome, Carolina Hurricanes to win (57% incl. overtime), came true.

Carolina Hurricanes are favourites: 57% to win including overtime and shootout.

The model expects few goals: 5.5 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 53%.

Why

  • Carolina Hurricanes are more dangerous in attack: 2.9 expected goals against 2.6.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens — Carolina Hurricanes2.6–2.9
Montreal Canadiens to win (incl. OT and shootout)43%
Carolina Hurricanes to win (incl. OT and shootout)57%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)53%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)47%

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Form

Montreal Canadiens

  • 04.10away · Pittsburgh Penguins5:6 OT
  • 30.09away · Toronto Maple Leafs3:2
  • 30.05away · Carolina Hurricanes1:6
  • 28.05Carolina Hurricanes0:4
  • 26.05Carolina Hurricanes2:3 OT

Carolina Hurricanes

  • 04.10away · Philadelphia Flyers3:2 OT
  • 03.10Washington Capitals2:5
  • 30.09Florida Panthers0:1 OT
  • 15.06away · Vegas Golden Knights3:0
  • 12.06Vegas Golden Knights4:2

Head to head

  • 30.05.2026Carolina Hurricanes — Montreal Canadiens6:1
  • 28.05.2026Montreal Canadiens — Carolina Hurricanes0:4
  • 26.05.2026Montreal Canadiens — Carolina Hurricanes2:3 OT
  • 24.05.2026Carolina Hurricanes — Montreal Canadiens3:2 OT
  • 22.05.2026Carolina Hurricanes — Montreal Canadiens2:6

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
1, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionCarolina Hurricanes861131–19+1213
2, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionNew York Rangers860227–14+1312
17, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceToronto Maple Leafs731324–23+17
18Montreal Canadiens631219–22-37
19Buffalo Sabres731319–26-77

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 44% will not happen in roughly 56 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →