Montréal Canadiens at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes on May 23, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 2, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Series | R3 Game 2: CAR 1-1 MTL |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
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 | Josh Anderson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.30 | 1.64 |
| 2nd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18:41 | 0.23 | 1.51 |
| 3rd | Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.21 | 1.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:33 | CAR | Eric Robinson | William Carrier, Mark Jankowski | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:11 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Phillip Danault, Kaiden Guhle | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:03 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jaccob Slavin, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 12:51 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Alexandre Carrier, Phillip Danault | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 03:29 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Mark Jankowski, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 12 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.35 | 2.77 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 35.9% | 64.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Hits | 17 | 47 |
| Blocks | 19 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.30 | 1.64 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.12 | 1.33 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.17 | 0.79 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.13 | 0.37 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.02 | 0.17 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:34 | 0.14 | -0.03 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.12 | -0.06 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:52 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.03 | -0.18 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:53 | 0.13 | -0.28 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.06 | -0.29 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.08 | -0.36 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.04 | -0.37 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:41 | 0.23 | 1.51 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.21 | 1.37 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:22 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:12 | 0.15 | 0.84 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:05 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.15 | 0.67 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.19 | 0.65 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.29 | 0.59 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.13 | 0.56 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:29 | 0.60 | 0.42 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.01 | 0.39 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.52 | 0.38 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.02 | 0.31 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.15 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.34 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 10 | 12 | 83.3% | -0.65 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montréal Canadiens 3–2 on May 23, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.77 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 1.35 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Josh Anderson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.64 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montréal Canadiens 3–2 on May 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, Montréal Canadiens 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Josh Anderson led all skaters at 1.64, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.77 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 1.35, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 12 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 26.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 23 of 26 (-0.34 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 10 of 12 (-0.65 goals saved above expected).