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The Carolina Hurricanes (46-20-6) host the Montreal Canadiens (41-21-10) during Sunday's NHL action, starting at 5 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first while the Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens: March 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.50 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 8th |
| Shots | 32.3 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.0 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 23.61% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.39% | 13th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.51 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 23rd |
| Shots | 26.6 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 24.51% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.58% | 27th |
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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Top Players
Hurricanes
- A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has put up 73 points.
- Nikolaj Ehlers is another of Carolina's major contributors currently with 61 total points (23 goals and 38 assists) to his name.
- With 61 points through 72 games (25 goals and 36 assists), Andrei Svechnikov has been an important part of Carolina's offensive attack this season.
- Brandon Bussi (27-6-1) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .895 for Carolina.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 88 points make him an important offensive option for Montreal. He has recorded 24 goals and 64 assists in 72 games.
- Cole Caufield has totaled 77 total points (1.1 per game) this campaign. He has 45 goals and 32 assists.
- Lane Hutson has 71 points so far, including 11 goals and 60 assists.
- Jakub Dobes is 24-8-4 in 36 games this season, conceding 99 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 866 saves and an .897 save percentage (31st in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body),
Alexandre Texier: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Josh Anderson: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Penguins | W 5-1 | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Canadiens | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Devils | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Hurricanes | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Predators | W 4-1 | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Devils | - | Away |