Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes
2024-25 Season Series: Canadiens 2-1 Hurricanes
How to Watch:
US TV: Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+
Canada TV: TSN2; RDS
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our second game of NHL predictions has the Montreal Canadiens beginning the New Year against the Carolina Hurricanes. Jakub Dobes is the likely starter for the Canadiens, who are 6-1-3 in their last 10 games. Montreal is coming off an impressive overtime victory over the Florida Panthers last time out. Nick Suzuki leads team in assists (31) and points (44) so far this campaign.
Brandon Bussi is having a breakout season for the Hurricanes, and he’ll likely get the start in this game. Carolina is 6-3-1 in its previous 10 games entering this matchup. Sebastian Aho has the team lead in assists (21) and points (35).
Both teams are looking to start 2026 with a victory. However, Carolina records the win at home.
Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-3.
