Montréal Canadiens at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes on May 21, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 6, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Series | R3 Game 1: CAR 0-1 MTL |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 6 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
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 | Juraj Slafkovský | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 16:41 | 1.02 | 2.64 |
| 2nd | Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 3 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.41 | 2.46 |
| 3rd | Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.29 | 1.69 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:33 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 01:00 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Juraj Slafkovský, Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 04:04 | MTL | Phillip Danault | Alexandre Carrier | 4v4 | 2–1 |
| 1st 08:11 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | Phillip Danault, Kaiden Guhle | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 11:32 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Alex Newhook, Jake Evans | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 02:46 | CAR | Eric Robinson | William Carrier | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 07:05 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 17:32 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Nick Suzuki | 6v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.36 | 2.85 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 29 |
| Corsi % | 35.4% | 64.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 44 |
| Blocks | 30 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16:41 | 1.02 | 2.64 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.41 | 2.46 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.29 | 1.69 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.23 | 1.60 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:14 | 0.00 | 1.57 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.00 | 1.35 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:16 | 0.29 | 1.10 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.17 | 1.07 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.00 | 0.96 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.22 | 0.66 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.12 | 0.26 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:35 | 0.20 | 0.25 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.05 | -0.02 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.15 | -0.06 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.09 | -0.12 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:59 | 0.10 | -0.28 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:36 | 0.01 | -0.46 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.01 | -0.51 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:37 | 0.11 | 1.09 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:35 | 0.13 | 1.09 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.17 | 1.01 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:31 | 0.34 | 0.66 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.30 | 0.39 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:38 | 0.19 | 0.30 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:49 | 0.21 | 0.28 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:45 | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:46 | 0.56 | 0.10 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.23 | -0.02 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:17 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:46 | 0.17 | -0.08 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.06 | -0.17 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.06 | -0.18 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.07 | -0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 26 | 28 | 92.6% | 0.81 | W |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 21 | 76.2% | -2.32 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6–2 on May 21, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.85 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.36 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Juraj Slafkovský led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.64 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 26 of 28, worth 0.81 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6–2 on May 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 6, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Juraj Slafkovský led all skaters at 2.64, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.85 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.36, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 22 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 27. High-danger chances went 21 to 29.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 26 of 28 (0.81 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 16 of 21 (-2.32 goals saved above expected).