By Data Skrive

Jan. 1, 2026 11:24 am EST

The Carolina Hurricanes (24-12-3) take the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (21-12-6) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first in the Eastern Conference (51 points), while the Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference (48 points).

How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina HurricanesMontreal vs. Carolina odds

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Injury reportsHurricanes

Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),

Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Undisclosed),

Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Groin),

Seth Jarvis: Out (Upper Body),

Jaccob Slavin: Out (Upper Body)

Canadiens

Kaiden Guhle: Out (Groin),

Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),

Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),

Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),

Jake Evans: Out (Lower Body)

Stats to know
Sebastian Aho has totaled 35 points in 39 games (14 goals and 21 assists).
Frederik Andersen has allowed 54 goals (3.38 goals-against average) and racked up 346 saves.
Over 39 games played this season, Nicholas Suzuki has recorded44 points (1.1 per game), with 13 goals and 31 assists).
Jakub Dobes has an .893 save percentage (44th in the league). He has 461 saves, and has conceded 55 goals (2.9 goals-against average).

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