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The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in a closely contested NHL matchup on Sunday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Canadiens managed to convert 2 of their 20 shots on goal, while the Hurricanes scored 1 goal on 43 shots.
Why it matters
This win keeps the Canadiens in playoff position as they continue to battle for a postseason berth, while the Hurricanes missed an opportunity to gain ground in the standings. The game highlighted the defensive strengths of both teams, with the Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault and the Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen both putting in strong performances in net.
The details
The Canadiens scored both of their goals at even strength, while the Hurricanes converted 1 of their 2 power play opportunities. Montreal was limited to just 4 penalty minutes in the contest. On the season, the Canadiens have scored 249 goals while allowing 226, while the Hurricanes have tallied 247 goals and given up 208.
The game took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.The Canadiens are now 40-21-10 on the season, while the Hurricanes are 45-20-6.
The players
Sam Montembeault
The goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, who has a career goals against average of 3.31 and a save percentage of .896 over 231 games played.
Frederik Andersen
The starting goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, who has a career record of 321-147-58 and a save percentage of .913 over 547 games played.
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What they’re saying
“We knew this was going to be a tough matchup against a strong defensive team like the Hurricanes. Our guys battled hard and found a way to get the two points.”
— Dominique Ducharme, Head Coach, Montreal Canadiens
“It’s frustrating to come up short at home, but credit to the Canadiens for playing a solid defensive game. We had our chances but couldn’t capitalize.”
— Rod Brind’Amour, Head Coach, Carolina Hurricanes
What’s next
The Canadiens will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Hurricanes will aim to bounce back in their next game.
The takeaway
This tight, low-scoring affair highlighted the defensive strengths of both the Canadiens and Hurricanes, with the goaltenders on both sides putting in strong performances. The result keeps the Canadiens in the playoff picture, while the Hurricanes missed an opportunity to gain ground in the standings.