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The Carolina Hurricanes (45-19-6) visit the Montreal Canadiens (38-21-10) at Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec on March 24, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first (with 96 points) and the Canadiens fourth (86 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens: March 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.5 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.9 | 8th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 23% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.8% | 15th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.51 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.23 | 25th |
| Shots | 26.7 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 25.38% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.39% | 27th |
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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been critical to Carolina's offense this season, registering 72 points in 70 games.
- Andrei Svechnikov has 60 points (25 goals, 35 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 59 points through 62 games (29 goals and 30 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina's offense this season.
- Brandon Bussi (26-6-1) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .895 for Carolina.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has recorded 24 goals and 61 assists in 69 games for Montreal, good for 85 points.
- Cole Caufield is a key piece of the offense for Montreal with 74 total points this season. He has scored 43 goals and added 31 assists in 68 games.
- Lane Hutson has earned 11 goals on the season, adding 58 assists.
- Jakub Dobes is 22-8-4 this season, amassing 800 saves and giving up 96 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (44th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Hurricanes
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Upper Body),
Josh Anderson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 | Penguins | W 6-5 | Home |
| 3/20/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/22/2026 | Penguins | W 5-1 | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Bruins | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Red Wings | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Islanders | W 7-3 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |