Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - March 28

The Montreal Canadiens (33-29-9) will aim to break a four-game losing streak when they play the Carolina Hurricanes (43-24-4) on the road on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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The Canadiens have a 3-3-4 record during their past 10 games. They have scored 31 total goals (four power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 14.8%) while giving up 35 goals to their opponents.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-351)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes have gone 5-4-9 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 43-24-4.
• In the 18 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-2 record (good for 26 points).
• In the six games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost every time.
• Carolina has scored exactly two goals in 14 games this season (4-8-2 record, 10 points).
• The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals 46 times, and are 39-5-2 in those games (to record 80 points).
• In the 24 games when Carolina has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 13-8-3 record (29 points).
• In the 55 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 33-18-4 (70 points).
• The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents 14 times, and went 8-6-0 (16 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a record of 33-29-9 this season and are 9-9-18 in overtime games.
• In the 23 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 32 points.
• Across the eight games this season the Canadiens ended with just one goal, they have earned five points.
• When Montreal has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-9-3 record).
• The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 45 games, earning 63 points from those contests.
• This season, Montreal has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 31 games has a record of 16-10-5 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 15-10-1 (31 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 42 times this season, and earned 42 points in those games.

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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina

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