Montréal Canadiens at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes on Mar 29, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 3, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 1 |
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 | Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 20:17 | 0.72 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:45 | 0.64 | 1.52 |
| 3rd | Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19:31 | 0.18 | 1.22 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:37 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:18 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:32 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 19:53 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Juraj Slafkovský, Ivan Demidov | 4v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.58 | 4.45 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 29.6% | 70.4% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 21 | 29 |
| Blocks | 32 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 20:17 | 0.72 | 2.14 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:45 | 0.64 | 1.52 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:31 | 0.18 | 1.22 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.04 | 0.36 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:05 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:11 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.12 | 0.01 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:20 | 0.03 | -0.03 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:07 | 0.08 | -0.71 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.01 | -0.73 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.07 | -0.86 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:23 | 0.00 | -0.90 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:24 | 0.44 | 0.99 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:56 | 0.28 | 0.89 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:13 | 0.62 | 0.87 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:43 | 0.59 | 0.77 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.12 | 0.76 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.04 | 0.71 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:25 | 0.16 | 0.67 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:38 | 0.46 | 0.62 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.21 | 0.62 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.58 | 0.60 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.05 | 0.57 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.31 | 0.14 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:59 | 0.25 | 0.06 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:29 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:43 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 34 | 35 | 97.1% | 3.42 | W |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -0.83 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3–1 on Mar 29, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.45 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.58 — Carolina Hurricanes owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nick Suzuki led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 34 of 35, worth 3.42 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3–1 on Mar 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 3, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Suzuki led all skaters at 2.14, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.45 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.58, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 18 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 35. High-danger chances went 12 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 34 of 35 (3.42 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 15 of 18 (-0.83 goals saved above expected).