Final Score: Canadiens 7 - Hurricanes 5
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Hurricanes
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 135 | 101 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 2 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 65% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ New York Rangers
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
Hurricanes
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs New York Rangers
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 19, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Nashville Predators
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2