NHL · Friday, 20 November, (UTC+3)
Carolina Hurricanes — Montreal Canadiens
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Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.
In short
Carolina Hurricanes are clear favourites: 75% to win including overtime and shootout.
6.0 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).
Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 61%.
Why
- Carolina Hurricanes are more dangerous in attack: 3.7 expected goals against 2.2.
Facts
- League table: Carolina Hurricanes — No. 1, 26 pts; Montreal Canadiens — No. 6, 21 pts. A gap of 5 pts.
- Last 5 meetings: Carolina Hurricanes 5 wins, Montreal Canadiens 0.
Probabilities
| Expected goals: Carolina Hurricanes — Montreal Canadiens | 3.7–2.2 | |
| Carolina Hurricanes to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 75% | |
| Montreal Canadiens to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 25% | |
| Total over 5.5 (regulation) | 61% | |
| Total under 5.5 (regulation) | 39% |
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Form
- 04.11away · Nashville Predators1:4
- 01.11Winnipeg Jets7:0
- 30.10Columbus Blue Jackets3:2
- 28.10Boston Bruins2:1
- 25.10away · St. Louis Blues4:0
- 04.11Winnipeg Jets4:5 OT
- 01.11Pittsburgh Penguins5:4
- 30.10away · Dallas Stars5:2
- 28.10away · St. Louis Blues2:0
- 26.10away · Winnipeg Jets2:1
Head to head
- 07.10.2026Montreal Canadiens — Carolina Hurricanes4:6
- 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
Table
| # | Team | P | W | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Playoffs: top 3 in each division | Carolina Hurricanes | 17 | 12 | +24 | 26 |
| 2, Playoffs: top 3 in each division | Edmonton Oilers | 16 | 11 | +19 | 25 |
| 5, Playoffs: top 3 in each division | Vegas Golden Knights | 17 | 10 | +9 | 22 |
| 6, Playoffs: top 3 in each division | Montreal Canadiens | 15 | 9 | +5 | 21 |
| 7, Playoffs: top 3 in each division | New Jersey Devils | 15 | 10 | +9 | 20 |
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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 63% will not happen in roughly 37 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →