Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 4

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The Carolina Hurricanes go on the road to play the Montreal Canadiens for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals on Wednesday, May 27, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. The Hurricanes are ahead in the series 2-1. The Hurricanes are favored (-152) against the Canadiens (+127).

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Prepare for this Stanley Cup Semifinals matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Predictions for Wednesday

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

  • Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (+127)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes are 53-22-7 overall and 19-7-26 in overtime matchups.
  • In the 32 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 25-4-3 record (good for 53 points).
  • In the 12 games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they've finished 1-11-0 (two points).
  • Carolina has scored exactly two goals in 13 games this season (7-5-1 record, 15 points).
  • The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals 67 times, and are 55-6-6 in those games (to register 116 points).
  • In the 37 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 26-9-2 to register 54 points.
  • In the 77 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 57-15-5 (119 points).
  • The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 5-7-2 to record 12 points.

Canadiens Splits and Trends

  • The Canadiens have a record of 48-24-10 this season and are 17-14-31 in overtime games.
  • In the 41 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 57 points.
  • This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
  • When Montreal has scored two goals this season, they've earned 14 points (5-11-4 record).
  • The Canadiens have scored three or more goals in 69 games, earning 111 points from those contests.
  • This season, Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal in 34 games has a record of 21-10-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 19-17-2 (40 points).
  • The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 57 games, going 35-10-12 to register 82 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes Rank Hurricanes AVG Canadiens AVG Canadiens Rank
2nd 3.55 Goals Scored 3.4 7th
5th 2.88 Goals Allowed 3.06 16th
2nd 32 Shots 26.3 22nd
1st 23.8 Shots Allowed 27.8 18th
4th 24.9% Power Play % 23.14% 10th
11th 80.6% Penalty Kill % 78.14% 19th

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: TNT
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  • Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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