The Carolina Hurricanes (47-28-5) and Montreal Canadiens (39-31-11) are set to face off in their final regular-season matchup at Bell Centre in Montreal. The Canadiens are still fighting for a Wild Card spot, while the Hurricanes have already secured second place in the Metropolitan Division and will face the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the playoffs.
Game Details
- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Hurricanes (-145), Canadiens (+118) Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Team Breakdown
Montreal Canadiens
- Record: 39-31-11 (5th in Atlantic Division)
- Season Series: Tied 1-1
- Recent Performance: The Canadiens are 0-1-2 in their last three games, including a 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Ivan Demidov made his NHL debut, scoring a goal and adding an assist.
- Key Players:
- Cole Caufield (RW) – 37 goals, 32 assists.
- Nick Suzuki (C) – 7 goals, 6 assists in his last 10 games.
- Sam Montembeault (G) – 30-24-7, 2.83 GAA, .901 SV%, 4 shutouts.
- Strengths: Montreal has been solid at home (22-12-6) and needs one point to clinch a playoff spot.
Carolina Hurricanes
- Record: 47-28-5 (2nd in Metropolitan Division)
- Season Series: Tied 1-1
- Recent Performance: The Hurricanes have struggled, going 1-4-1 in their last six games, including a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday.
- Key Players:
- Sebastian Aho (C) – 74 points (team leader).
- Andrei Svechnikov (LW) – 19 goals, 27 assists.
- Pyotr Kochetkov (G) – 27-15-3, 2.59 GAA, .898 SV%, 2 shutouts.
- Strengths: Carolina ranks 8th in the NHL in goals per game (3.2) but has struggled defensively in recent matchups.
Game Outlook
The Hurricanes won the last meeting 4-1 behind Frederik Andersen, while the Canadiens shut out Carolina 4-0 in their first matchup of the season. With Montreal fighting for a playoff spot, expect them to come out aggressive. Carolina, meanwhile, may rest key players ahead of the postseason, which could give the Canadiens an edge.
Carolina Hurricanes 5.5
Montreal Canadiens – 122
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 15, 2025
