March 29, 2026Updated 11:26 am EDT
The NHL slate on Sunday features a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes (46-20-6) and the Montreal Canadiens (41-21-10), starting at 5 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first (with 98 points) and the Canadiens fourth (92 points) in the Eastern Conference.
How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina HurricanesMontreal vs. Carolina odds
Injury reportsHurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body),
Alexandre Texier: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Josh Anderson: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Stats to know
Sebastian Aho has totaled 73 points in 72 games (25 goals and 48 assists).
Brandon Bussi has allowed 84 goals (2.45 goals-against average) and racked up 707 saves.
Nicholas Suzuki has collected88 points this season (1.2 per game), with 24 goals and 64 assists in 72 games (playing 20:47 per game).
Jakub Dobes has an .897 save percentage (31st in the league), with 866 total saves, conceding 99 goals (2.8 goals-against average).
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Mar 29, 2026
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