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Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (May 21, 2026)

Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens — May 21, 2026

Model last updated: May 19, 2026 02:26 PM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Carolina Hurricanes 81.4% • Montreal Canadiens 18.6%

Expected goals: Carolina Hurricanes 4.06 — Montreal Canadiens 2.24 • Median total: 6.4

Expected Goals Comparison

Carolina Hurricanes
3.93
xG/game (Season)
Montreal Canadiens
3.51
xG/game (Season)
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