The Montreal Canadiens (39-31-11, riding a three-game losing streak) host the Carolina Hurricanes (47-28-5) at Bell Centre. The game on Wednesday, April 16 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Wednesday's game.
During the last 10 games for the Hurricanes (4-5-1), their offense has scored 32 goals while their defense has conceded 32 goals. They have registered 30 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (23.3%).
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Canadiens 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-146)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (+1.5)
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Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens are 10-11-21 in overtime matchups as part of a 39-31-11 overall record.
- In the 27 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 16-4-7 record (good for 39 points).
- The nine times this season the Canadiens ended a game with only one goal, they went 2-6-1 (five points).
- Montreal has finished 3-10-3 in the 16 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering nine points).
- The Canadiens are 34-11-6 in the 51 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 74 points).
- In the 32 games when Montreal has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 38 points after finishing 16-10-6.
- When it has outshot opponents, Montreal is 17-10-1 (35 points).
- The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 50 games. The Canadiens went 21-19-10 in those matchups (52 points).
Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have a record of 47-28-5 this season and are 5-5-10 in overtime matchups.
- In the 18 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 26 points.
- This season the Hurricanes scored just one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
- Carolina has 10 points (4-8-2) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Hurricanes have earned 89 points in their 52 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal in 27 games and picked up 33 points with a record of 15-9-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Carolina is 35-22-5 (75 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canadiens Rank | Canadiens AVG | Hurricanes AVG | Hurricanes Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 2.95 | Goals Scored | 3.24 | 8th |
| 22nd | 3.2 | Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 8th |
| 30th | 25.6 | Shots | 31.7 | 2nd |
| 23rd | 29 | Shots Allowed | 24.9 | 1st |
| 21st | 20.35% | Power Play % | 18.6% | 26th |
| 9th | 80.86% | Penalty Kill % | 84.05% | 1st |
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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