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NHL Playoffs: Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes Picks – Game 4 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 27) 

  • Alex Dudley
  • May 26, 2026 at 6:05 AM EDT

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  • When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026. 8:00 PM ET
  • Where: Centre Bell, Montreal
  • How to Watch: TNT
Game ResultOdds
Montreal Canadiens+119
Carolina Hurricanes-135

Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes could take a giant stride toward reaching the Stanley Cup Finals on May 27, as they could go within one victory of winning their Eastern Conference Finals series with the Montreal Canadiens.

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Montreal Canadiens Stats & Team News

The Montreal Canadiens will face a must-win encounter on May 27, as a home loss against the Carolina Hurricanes will leave them within one defeat of crashing out of the playoffs.

Montreal were made to pay for making a slow start in Monday’s Game 3, as the Habs conceded twice in the opening frame. Cole Caufield was once again an integral player in the offensive third, registering an assist. Meanwhile, the goals were scored by Lane Hutson and Mike Matheson.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats & Team News

After making a slow start to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Carolina Hurricanes have finally reached top gear with victories in successive games.

Monday’s overtime win would have given them a massive morale boost, with the Canes showing their champions credentials to secure the important win. Eric Robinson, Jackson Blake, and K’Andre Miller all ended the night with assists. Meanwhile, Taylor Hall and Andrei Svechnikov scored goals.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes Picks

All of the pressure will be on the Habs this week, as they will need to win to keep alive their realistic playoff hopes. However, the confidence gained by back-to-back wins makes it challenging to bet against the Hurricanes.

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