Montréal Canadiens at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes on May 29, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 1, Carolina Hurricanes 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Series | R3 Game 5: CAR 4-1 MTL |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
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 | Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:00 | 0.61 | 2.76 |
| 2nd | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.26 | 2.66 |
| 3rd | Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.65 | 2.57 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:17 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:12 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall, Alexander Nikishin | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 16:52 | CAR | Eric Robinson | William Carrier | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 07:19 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 18:02 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Seth Jarvis, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v4 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 10:50 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Lane Hutson | 4v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 16:19 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov | 5v6 | 1–6 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 4.34 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Hits | 11 | 17 |
| Blocks | 3 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:19 | 0.33 | 0.67 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:56 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.14 | -0.09 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:33 | 0.08 | -0.11 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.05 | -0.21 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:42 | 0.47 | -0.23 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.07 | -0.42 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.11 | -0.48 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:39 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:04 | 0.45 | -0.90 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.30 | -1.07 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.02 | -1.23 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:58 | 0.03 | -1.30 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.26 | -1.42 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16:00 | 0.61 | 2.76 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.26 | 2.66 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.65 | 2.57 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:55 | 0.00 | 2.16 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.02 | 2.05 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.48 | 1.98 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:44 | 0.35 | 1.64 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.18 | 1.20 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.15 | 1.00 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:26 | 0.20 | 0.95 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.10 | 0.89 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:17 | 0.00 | 0.87 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.22 | 0.42 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:33 | 0.95 | 0.28 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:33 | 0.05 | 0.24 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:26 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.04 | -0.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 24 | 29 | 82.1% | -1.66 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.34 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montréal Canadiens 6–1 on May 29, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.34 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.34 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Logan Stankoven led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.76 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.34 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montréal Canadiens 6–1 on May 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, Montréal Canadiens 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Logan Stankoven led all skaters at 2.76, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.34 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.34, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 24 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 29. High-danger chances went 24 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 24 of 29 (-1.66 goals saved above expected); Frederik Andersen stopped 23 of 24 (1.34 goals saved above expected).