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NHL Prop Bets: Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens (March 29, 2026)

The Montreal Canadiens (41-21-10) face the Carolina Hurricanes (46-20-6) at Lenovo Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup.

  • The Canadiens have a 41-31 Puck Line record this season, while the Hurricanes hold a record of 27-45.

The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.

  • The Canadiens have a 41-28-3 O/U record this season (meaning 41 games have gone over the total points line, 28 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Hurricanes have a 39-31-2 O/U record.

Goals For Insights

  • The Canadiens are averaging 3.51 goals per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.50 (4th).
  • Defensively, the Canadiens are giving up 3.15 goals per game this season (24th in the league), while the Hurricanes are giving up an average of 2.92 goals (8th).

Shots

  • Looking at creating chances to score, Montreal is averaging 26.6 shots per game this season (23rd in the NHL). Meanwhile, Carolina is allowing its opposition 24.1 shots per game (1st).
  • Flipping that script, the Canadiens are allowing 27.6 shots per game (15th in the NHL), while the Hurricanes are averaging 32.5 shots (2nd).

Power Play

  • Montreal holds a power play percentage of 24.5%, ranking 5th in the league this season, while Carolina sits 8th with 23.6% of its power play opportunities converted.

Penalty Kill %

  • On the opposite end, the Canadiens have a penalty kill rate of 76.7% (ranked 26th), compared to the Hurricanes at 80.3% (13th).

P1 Result

Montreal is +215 to win the first period, while Carolina is +150.

  • Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
    Total Home Road Last 10
    Montreal 26-20-26 14-10-13 12-10-13 2-4-4
    Carolina 33-20-19 17-10-10 16-10-9 6-3-1

To Go To Overtime

Sunday's matchup is +295 to go to overtime.

  • The Canadiens have played in 22 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Hurricanes have appeared in 19.

To Go To a Shootout

  • The Canadiens have played in 7 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Hurricanes have appeared in 9.

Last Time They Met

Montreal recorded a 5-2 victory over Carolina at Bell Centre when these teams last met on March 24. The Canadiens have now won three straight against the Hurricanes.