The Carolina Hurricanes (33-20-4) travel to face off against the Montreal Canadiens (26-26-5) on Tuesday, February 25th. This game will be played at Bell Centre in Montreal and televised on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Canadiens are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Penguins. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Hurricanes vs Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

Carolina improved to 33-20-4 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

The Hurricanes jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory.

The Montreal Canadiens Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Montreal fell to 26-26-5 with a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens, underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short.

Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, after the Penguins had already scored twice. The Canadiens allowed a third goal with just 0:45 left, sealing the loss.

Carolina Offense Breakdown

The Hurricanes fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over the Capitals, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on his three shots. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the season and also picked up two assists, giving him 12 assists this year. Andrei Svechnikov netted his sixth goal on an empty net with 9 seconds left in the game.

Carolina’s offense was held scoreless on power plays and recorded 14 giveaways. After Orlov’s first goal at 5:59 in the first period, the Hurricanes scored twice in the second and added one more in the third.

Canadiens Offense Breakdown

Montreal’s offense struggled in their recent 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak netting his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until Dvorak’s tally.

Juraj Slafkovsky recorded his 7th assist, while Emil Heineman picked up his first. The Canadiens had 20 giveaways in the game.

Carolina Team Defense

Carolina’s defense struggled late in the first period, giving up two goals to the Capitals at 19:16 and 19:49. However, they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.

Montreal Team Defense

Montreal’s defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, with both coming from Sidney Crosby. The first was at 15:57 in the first period, and the second was a power-play goal at 18:40 in the second. After the Canadiens cut the lead to 2-1 in the third, they conceded an empty-netter with 45 seconds left. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.

Hurricanes vs Canadiens Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last ten games at home, the Canadiens have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Canadiens have a straight up record of 3-7 and an puck line mark of 4-6.
• Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-4.

Hurricanes vs Canadiens Prediction

For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Hurricanes are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -207, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Canadiens to cover. Even if the Hurricanes win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Canadiens should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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