Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - February 25

The Carolina Hurricanes (33-20-4) bring a three-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens (26-26-5), who have lost five in a row at home, on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will capture the victory in Tuesday's game.

The Canadiens' offense has scored 23 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 35 goals. They have registered 22 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (22.7%). They are 2-7-1 over those games.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-220)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes have a 33-20-4 record overall, with a 4-4-8 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Carolina is 9-4-2 (20 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
• Carolina has scored two goals in 11 games this season (2-7-2 record, six points).
• The Hurricanes are 31-5-2 in the 38 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 64 points).
• In the 18 games when Carolina has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 21 points after finishing 9-6-3.
• In the 43 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 25-14-4 (54 points).
• The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Hurricanes finished 7-6-0 in those matchups (14 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a 7-5-12 record in overtime contests this season and a 26-26-5 overall record.
• In the 17 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 25 points.
• This season the Canadiens registered only one goal in seven games and have gone 2-4-1 (five points).
• When Montreal has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-9-2 record).
• The Canadiens have earned 46 points in their 34 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal in 26 games has a record of 13-10-3 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 12-9-0 (24 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 13-16-5 to register 31 points.

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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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