Carolina Hurricanes at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montréal Canadiens on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 2, Montréal Canadiens 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.45 | 2.06 |
| 2nd | Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.22 | 1.84 |
| 3rd | Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:39 | 0.14 | 1.62 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:36 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:09 | CAR | Jordan Staal | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 12:11 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Jayden Struble, Ivan Demidov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:49 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 09:19 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Cole Caufield, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 13:53 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | — | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:00 | MTL | Jake Evans | Alexandre Carrier | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 43 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.61 | 3.68 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 65.9% | 34.1% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 19 | 22 |
| Blocks | 11 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:42 | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.23 | 1.01 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.14 | 0.36 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:51 | 0.68 | 0.22 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:05 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.23 | -0.13 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.26 | -0.13 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:53 | 0.11 | -0.14 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:59 | 0.15 | -0.16 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:46 | 0.26 | -0.16 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.01 | -0.18 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:19 | 0.11 | -0.19 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.38 | -0.21 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.09 | -0.53 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.45 | 2.06 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.22 | 1.84 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:39 | 0.14 | 1.62 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.30 | 1.34 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.01 | 1.29 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:18 | 0.02 | 0.96 |
| Jake Evans | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.87 | 0.80 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.04 | 0.75 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.09 | 0.61 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.47 | 0.48 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.73 | 0.39 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:04 | 0.22 | 0.39 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.04 | 0.18 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:30 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.10 | -0.24 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 18 | 77.8% | -1.23 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 41 | 43 | 95.3% | 2.19 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5–2 on Mar 24, 2026.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.68 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.61 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Cole Caufield led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.06 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 41 of 43, worth 2.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5–2 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 5, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Caufield led all skaters at 2.06, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.68 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.61, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 43 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 19. High-danger chances went 22 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 14 of 18 (-1.23 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 41 of 43 (2.19 goals saved above expected).