Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 5 on 5/29

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Game 5 of the playoff round between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes is set for Friday, May 29, 2026. The game will take place at Lenovo Center with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on TNT.

The Hurricanes lead the series 3-1 and have a strong postseason record of 11-1. On the other hand, the Canadiens hold a postseason record of 9-9. As the home team, Carolina aims to close out the series, while Montreal looks to stay alive.

Canadiens vs Hurricanes Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  • Venue: Lenovo Center
  • Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -241, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine +203

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have shown strong postseason performance. They have scored 53 goals, ranking second, and have 93 assists, also placing them second. Their power play has been effective with 14 goals, making them first in this category.

Jakub Dobes has been a key player for the Canadiens in goal. He has played 18 games with 9 wins and 488 saves. Despite facing many shots, he has kept the team competitive with only 47 goals against.

Nick Suzuki has been a standout skater for Montreal. In 18 games, he has 4 goals and 12 assists, totaling 16 points. His contributions include 35 hits and 18 blocks, showing his all-around play.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off strong performances in recent games. They secured a 4-0 win against the Montreal Canadiens in their last game. Frederik Andersen was perfect in goal, stopping all 18 shots he faced.

In the postseason, the Hurricanes have been solid on offense and defense. They are ranked 4th in assists and shots on goal. They also have a strong presence in hits, ranking 3rd with 452 hits.

Key players for the Hurricanes include Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven. Hall has 13 points in 12 games, while Stankoven has 9 points. Goalie Frederik Andersen has been reliable, recording 3 shutouts in the postseason.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win against the Montreal Canadiens with a moneyline of -241. Despite the Canadiens’ strong postseason stats, including leading in goals and faceoffs, the Hurricanes’ solid defensive record, with only 19 goals against, gives them the edge. The projected score is Carolina 3, Montreal 2.

The total for this game is set at 5.5. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, but the Hurricanes’ defensive strength and the Canadiens’ ability to block shots suggest a lower scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the Under at 5.5 (-108).