Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions
2027-01-26 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MTL: 52.7%
CAR: 47.3%
Expected Goals
MTL: 3.38
CAR: 3.21
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MTL
Jacob Fowler - 7-1-1 | 0.925 SV% | 2.17 GAA
CAR
Pyotr Kochetkov - 10-1-0 | 0.922 SV% | 1.64 GAA
| Stat | MTL | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.904 | 0.899 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.938 | 0.946 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.64 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 71% • MTL at home vs CAR: 3-7
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | MTL 4 - 6 CAR | CAR | MTL |
| 2026-05-29 | CAR 6 - 1 MTL | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-05-27 | MTL 0 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-05-25 | MTL 2 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-05-23 | CAR 3 - 2 MTL | CAR | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-26 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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