How to Watch Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 3: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NHL Playoffs originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After the Hurricanes and Canadiens split the first two games of the series, the Eastern Conference Finals will shift to Montreal for Game 3 on Monday night.
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Carolina narrowly avoided a 2-0 deficit after dropping Game 1, surviving a Game 2 overtime thriller. Nikolaj Ehlers scored two goals in a 3-2 victory, including the game-winning goal at 3:29 of the extra period.
Now, the Hurricanes will try to reclaim home-ice advantage by defeating the Canadiens in Game 3. Which team will secure a 2-1 lead?
Here is everything you need to know about Hurricanes vs. Canadiens, including TV and streaming options for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
How to watch Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 3: TV channel, live stream
Game 3 between the Hurricanes and Canadiens will air live on TNT and truTV. The game will also be available to stream on DIRECTV.
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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 3 start time
Game 3 between the Hurricanes and Canadiens is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, May 25. The game will be played at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Hurricanes vs. Canadiens schedule: Series tied 1-1
Date
Game
Time (ET)
TV/Live stream
May 21
Game 1: Canadiens 6, Hurricanes 2
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—
May 23
Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
—
—
May 25
Game 3: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV
May 27
Game 4: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV
May 29
Game 5: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV
May 31
Game 6*: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens
TBD
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV
June 1
Game 7*: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV
*If necessary
NHL Playoffs scores, results 2026Second round
Hurricanes 4, Flyers 0
Game 1: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 0
Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Flyers 1
Game 4: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
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Canadiens 4, Sabres 3
Game 1: Sabres 4, Canadiens 2
Game 2: Canadiens 5, Sabres 1
Game 3: Canadiens 6, Sabres 2
Game 4: Sabres 3, Canadiens 2
Game 5: Canadiens 6, Sabres 3
Game 6: Sabres 8, Canadiens 3
Game 7: Canadiens 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
First round
Hurricanes 4, Senators 0
Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Senators 0
Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Senators 2 (2OT)
Game 3: Hurricanes 2, Senators 1
Game 4: Hurricanes 4, Senators 2
Canadiens 4, Lightning 3
Game 1: Canadiens 4, Lightning 3 (OT)
Game 2: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
Game 3: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2 (OT)
Game 4: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2
Game 5: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2
Game 6: Lightning 1, Canadiens 0 (OT)
Game 7: Canadiens 2, Lightning 1