a Eastern Conference matchup
Carolina Hurricanes vs Montréal Canadiens Head to Head
Here is what the record between these two clubs looks like, and how ArakIce reads their next meeting.
The last 15 meetings
Hurricanes lead the recent series 10 wins to 5. Where the game is played has mattered more than who is better. The home team won 9 of the 15 (60%). The only road win by either club was Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 1 on Oct 21, 2021.
9 of the 15 finished at 5 goals or fewer. 5 finished at 7 or more. 1 landed on 6. The busiest was Jan 1, 2026, Canadiens 7, Hurricanes 5, 12 goals between them. 1 of the 15 needed overtime. Most recent meeting: Mar 29, 2026, Canadiens 3, Hurricanes 1.
| Date | Result | Host | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | Canadiens 3, Hurricanes 1 | Hurricanes | 4 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Canadiens 5, Hurricanes 2 | Canadiens | 7 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Canadiens 7, Hurricanes 5 | Hurricanes | 12 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Canadiens 4, Hurricanes 2 | Canadiens | 6 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 1 | Hurricanes | 5 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Canadiens 4, Hurricanes 0 | Canadiens | 4 |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 0 | Canadiens | 3 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 1 | Hurricanes | 5 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Hurricanes 5, Canadiens 3 | Hurricanes | 8 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 0 | Canadiens | 3 |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 3 (OT) | Canadiens | 7 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Hurricanes 6, Canadiens 2 | Hurricanes | 8 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 0 | Hurricanes | 4 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 0 | Hurricanes | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 1 | Canadiens | 5 |
Compiled from ArakIce's own game database, covering every meeting between these clubs since 2021. Percentages appear only for matchups with at least 8 meetings.
See the projection for this game
When Carolina Hurricanes and Montréal Canadiens are on the slate, ArakIce projects a win probability and a total for the game.
Open ArakIceHow the model reads Carolina Hurricanes vs Montréal Canadiens
The projection starts with expected goals, meaning the quality of chances each club creates and gives up. That holds up better than goals scored, which swing on shooting luck. From there it adjusts for what is true only of this game: who is confirmed in net, whether either club is playing a second night in a row or sitting deep in a road trip, the travel and the time zones, and the referee crew where it moves the total.
What tends to move Carolina Hurricanes vs Montréal Canadiens
Conference games carry playoff seeding weight. The intensity tightens the checking and pulls event rates down compared with a casual date against the other conference. Beyond that, the biggest movers are goaltending confirmations, home ice, and whether either side is playing a second night in a row or finishing a long trip.