Carolina Hurricanes at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montréal Canadiens on May 27, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Montréal Canadiens 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Series | R3 Game 4: CAR 3-1 MTL |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 0 |
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 | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.81 | 2.10 |
| 2nd | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:41 | 0.02 | 2.10 |
| 3rd | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.20 | 1.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:59 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Nikolaj Ehlers, Shayne Gostisbehere | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:07 | CAR | Jordan Staal | K'Andre Miller, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 17:46 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Jackson Blake, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 18:06 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Jalen Chatfield | 6v5 | 4–0 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 43 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 6.15 | 1.11 |
| High-danger shots | 33 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 67.9% | 32.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Hits | 30 | 29 |
| Blocks | 18 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.81 | 2.10 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:41 | 0.02 | 2.10 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.20 | 1.93 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.04 | 1.53 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.37 | 1.51 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:46 | 0.67 | 1.49 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:18 | 0.78 | 1.47 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.11 | 1.32 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14:16 | 0.63 | 1.30 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.06 | 1.19 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.06 | 1.13 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11:25 | 0.43 | 1.04 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.11 | 0.84 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.06 | 0.76 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:41 | 0.20 | 0.62 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.43 | 0.54 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.70 | 0.52 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.47 | 0.25 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.09 | -0.12 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.06 | -0.21 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.16 | -0.33 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.13 | -0.34 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:05 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:09 | 0.11 | -0.42 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:27 | 0.02 | -0.43 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.04 | -0.44 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.13 | -0.50 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:30 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.01 | -0.60 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:59 | 0.23 | -0.61 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:20 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.10 | -0.89 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | -1.11 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.03 | -1.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 18 | 18 | 100.0% | 0.99 | W |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 40 | 43 | 92.9% | 2.07 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–0 on May 27, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.11 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 6.15 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.1 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 40 of 43, worth 2.07 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–0 on May 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Montréal Canadiens 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters at 2.1, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.11 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 6.15, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 43 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 18. High-danger chances went 33 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 18 of 18 (0.99 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 40 of 43 (2.07 goals saved above expected).