The Canadiens will play the Hurricanes on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Montreal Canadiens currently have a 93.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Carolina Hurricanes heading into this matchup with a 95.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens have a 11-3-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Montreal Canadiens now rank 11th for away team losses.
- Home Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes start this game with a 13-6-1 record as a home team. That puts them 2nd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Montreal Canadiens rank 5th (130) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes, currently rank 5th (130) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Montreal Canadiens rank 4th (131) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes, they've given up 115 goals this season, ranking them 13th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Montreal Canadiens have a 2-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Carolina Hurricanes owning a 4-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Montreal Canadiens have a 21-12-6 record and the Carolina Hurricanes hold a 24-12-3 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...Montreal Canadiens visit Carolina Hurricanes in crucial clash...Watch out for surprises...
The Canadiens hold a 0.538 win percentage with 48 points...Canes have a 0.615 win percentage and lead with 51 points...It's a battle of East Coast powerhouses...The outcome could shift the standings...
Review each team's stats and standing before game begins...Have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below...Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...
The Canadiens are looking to close the gap...While the Hurricanes aim to extend their lead...Expect a spellbinding showdown on the ice...Will magic be on Montreal's side?...Or will Carolina conjure up a win?...
Don't miss this enchanting duel...Tune in to witness the wizardry of NHL's finest...Catch the action on Thursday, January 1st, 2026...It's a showdown you won't want to miss...(Bet responsibly, my fellow wizards)
Best Canadiens at Hurricanes Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -118 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -102 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +135 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Montreal Canadiens are +1.5 -165 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Canadiens
Hurricanes
1/01/26 7:08pm EST | +145-175 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $145 at +145 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 40.82%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $57.14 at -175 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 63.64%.
Montreal Canadiens at Carolina Hurricanes Prop Bets
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Canadiens
Hurricanes
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/01/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
MTL at CAR 1/01/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -125Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
MTL at CAR 1/01/26 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -110Bet |
Andrei Svechnikov
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at CAR 1/01/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sebastian Aho
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at CAR 1/01/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Carolina Hurricanes | 57 | 36 | 15 | 6 | 0.632 | 78 | 32 | 197 | 163 | +34.0 | 21-8-2 | 15-7-4 | 4-3 | 8-0-2 | W3 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 57 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 0.561 | 72 | 30 | 199 | 187 | +12.0 | 16-11-1 | 16-6-7 | 2-4 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
Montreal Canadiens & Carolina Hurricanes Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +3000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +700 Bet |
Montreal Canadiens & Carolina Hurricanes Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 1st, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.