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2026-03-24 · Evening Edition
LOSS
Hurricanes vs. Canadiens
Hurricanes to Win
ANALYSIS
We are backing Carolina's elite 58.2% Corsi For (CF%) and 62% win probability, especially as top scorers Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho enter today on three-game point streaks following a dominant 5-1 win over Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes’ possession dominance serves as a critical buffer against Montreal's high-variance goaltending, particularly with the Canadiens missing Kirby Dach (out 2-4 weeks) and Josh Anderson remaining in a non-contact jersey as of Monday. Our outlook is solidified by the Hurricanes' current three-game win streak and their 10-point cushion atop the Metropolitan Division standings.
Key Data
CF% 58.2 (CAR) vs 44.5 (MTL); Win Prob 62%+ vs Market 55.5%.
OUTCOME
Carolina Hurricanes 2 - Montreal Canadiens 5
Graded from ESPN final score