Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - March 24

The Carolina Hurricanes (45-19-6, riding a three-game winning streak) hit the road against the Montreal Canadiens (38-21-10) at Bell Centre. The game on Tuesday, March 24 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Tuesday's game.

The Canadiens have scored 36 goals over their last 10 games, while conceding 31 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that time have netted nine power-play goals (32.1%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Predictions for Tuesday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (+115)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes (45-19-6 overall) have a 13-6-19 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• In the 23 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 16-4-3 record (good for 35 points).
• In the 11 games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they've finished 1-10-0 (two points).
• Carolina has taken eight points from the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (4-3-0 record).
• The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals 51 times, and are 40-5-6 in those games (to record 86 points).
• In the 26 games when Carolina has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 39 points after finishing 19-6-1.
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 41-12-4 (86 points).
• The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Hurricanes went 3-6-2 in those contests (eight points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a 12-10-22 record in overtime matchups this season and a 38-21-10 overall record.
• In the 27 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 37 points.
• This season the Canadiens recorded just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
• Montreal has five points (2-6-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Canadiens have scored three or more goals 52 times, earning 79 points from those matchups (35-8-9).
• This season, Montreal has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 21 games and registered 31 points with a record of 15-5-1.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 14-14-2 (30 points).
• The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Canadiens went 21-6-8 in those contests (50 points).

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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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