Carolina Hurricanes at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montréal Canadiens on May 25, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Montréal Canadiens 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Series | R3 Game 3: CAR 2-1 MTL |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 5 | 30:07 | 0.36 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 21:25 | 0.58 | 2.07 |
| 3rd | Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:26 | 0.14 | 1.48 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:24 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Mark Jankowski, Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:28 | MTL | Mike Matheson | Ivan Demidov, Jake Evans | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:22 | CAR | Taylor Hall | K'Andre Miller, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:43 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Cole Caufield, Jakub Dobes | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| OT 14:06 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 38 | 12 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.44 | 1.83 |
| High-danger shots | 36 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 35 | 31 |
| Blocks | 18 | 34 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 13 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30:07 | 0.36 | 2.24 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:25 | 0.58 | 2.07 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:26 | 0.14 | 1.48 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:56 | 0.50 | 1.06 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:36 | 0.18 | 0.94 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 20:06 | 0.90 | 0.70 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.23 | 0.55 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:48 | 0.25 | 0.52 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:25 | 0.35 | 0.46 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:49 | 0.45 | 0.20 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:45 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.20 | -0.18 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:38 | 0.14 | -0.42 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:54 | 0.07 | -0.50 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.16 | 1.24 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29:23 | 0.14 | 1.01 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:35 | 0.20 | 0.54 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:37 | 0.16 | 0.53 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:39 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:23 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:34 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28:55 | 0.24 | -0.03 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.15 | -0.09 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:23 | 0.06 | -0.13 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:03 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:44 | 0.24 | -0.15 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:59 | 0.01 | -0.19 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:42 | 0.10 | -0.20 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.09 | -0.21 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 11 | 13 | 83.3% | -0.21 | W |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 36 | 39 | 92.1% | 1.17 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montréal Canadiens 3–2 on May 25, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.83 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.44 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
K'Andre Miller led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 36 of 39, worth 1.17 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montréal Canadiens 3–2 on May 25, 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 — K'Andre Miller led all skaters at 2.24, on 0G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.83 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.44, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 38 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 12. High-danger chances went 36 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 11 of 13 (-0.21 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 36 of 39 (1.17 goals saved above expected).