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Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Prediction, Picks and Odds
Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Canadiens vs. Hurricanes NHL game on January 1, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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FINAL
NHL
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NHL
7
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Jan 2, 12AM Lenovo Center
Jan 2, 12AM Lenovo Center
In-Play ProbabilitiesIn-Play
Game PredictionsPre-Game
Best Bets | TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Canadiens | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Live Probabilities
Moneyline
Over / Under
Win %
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Win Probability
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Canadiens | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
P3 19:49 Shot on goal by Phillip Danault saved by Brandon Bussi
P3 19:17 Sean Walker shot blocked by Oliver Kapanen
P3 18:56 Shot missed by Joseph Veleno
P3 18:00 Goal scored by Lane Hutson
P3 16:58 Goal scored by Nikolaj Ehlers assisted by K'Andre Miller and Sean Walker
P3 16:08 Shot missed by Nikolaj Ehlers
P3 16:02 Shot on goal by Taylor Hall saved by Jakub Dobes
P3 14:34 Shot on goal by Lane Hutson saved by Brandon Bussi
P3 14:23 Shot on goal by Brendan Gallagher saved by Brandon Bussi
P3 14:12 Shot missed by Jalen Chatfield
P3 13:54 K'Andre Miller shot blocked by Adam Engstrom
P3 13:45 Shot on goal by Mark Jankowski saved by Jakub Dobes
P3 13:06 Shot missed by Nick Suzuki
P3 12:51 Jayden Struble shot blocked by Taylor Hall
P3 11:18 Goal scored by Juraj Slafkovský assisted by Jayden Struble and Ivan Demidov
P3 10:59 Shot on goal by Andrei Svechnikov saved by Jakub Dobes
P3 10:34 Shot on goal by Nikolaj Ehlers saved by Jakub Dobes
P3 09:55 Shot missed by Nick Suzuki
P3 09:47 Nick Suzuki shot blocked by teammate
P3 09:24 Juraj Slafkovský shot blocked by Jalen Chatfield
Play by Play
P1
P2
P3
GOALS
ALL
End of 3rd Period.
SHOT
Shot on goal by Phillip Danault saved by Brandon Bussi
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in neutral zone
Stoppage - Offside
SHOT
Sean Walker shot blocked by Oliver Kapanen
SHOT
Shot missed by Joseph Veleno
Oliver Kapanen won faceoff against Sebastian Aho in offensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Crowd
Phillip Danault won faceoff against Logan Stankoven in neutral zone
GOAL
Goal scored by Lane Hutson
7-5
Canadiens won faceoff against Hurricanes in defensive zone
Oliver Kapanen won faceoff against Sebastian Aho in defensive zone
Jordan Staal won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in offensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
Joseph Veleno won faceoff against Logan Stankoven in neutral zone
GOAL
Goal scored by Nikolaj Ehlers assisted by K'Andre Miller and Sean Walker
6-5
SHOT
Shot missed by Nikolaj Ehlers
Jordan Staal won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in offensive zone
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG)
SHOT
Shot on goal by Taylor Hall saved by Jakub Dobes
Giveaway by Taylor Hall in offensive zone
Logan Stankoven won faceoff against Phillip Danault in defensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Benches - TV timeout
SHOT
Shot on goal by Lane Hutson saved by Brandon Bussi
SHOT
Shot on goal by Brendan Gallagher saved by Brandon Bussi
SHOT
Shot missed by Jalen Chatfield
SHOT
K'Andre Miller shot blocked by Adam Engstrom
Sebastian Aho won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in offensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
SHOT
Shot on goal by Mark Jankowski saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Shot missed by Nick Suzuki
SHOT
Jayden Struble shot blocked by Taylor Hall
Nick Suzuki won faceoff against Hurricanes in offensive zone
Nick Suzuki won faceoff against Logan Stankoven in offensive zone
Nick Suzuki won faceoff against Logan Stankoven in offensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
Phillip Danault won faceoff against Logan Stankoven in defensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
Jordan Staal won faceoff against Joseph Veleno in neutral zone
GOAL
Goal scored by Juraj Slafkovský assisted by Jayden Struble and Ivan Demidov
6-4
SHOT
Shot on goal by Andrei Svechnikov saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Shot on goal by Nikolaj Ehlers saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Shot missed by Nick Suzuki
SHOT
Nick Suzuki shot blocked by teammate
Nick Suzuki won faceoff against Mark Jankowski in offensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
SHOT
Juraj Slafkovský shot blocked by Jalen Chatfield
SHOT
Shot on goal by Brendan Gallagher saved by Brandon Bussi
Giveaway by Noah Dobson in neutral zone
SHOT
Shot missed by Hurricanes
SHOT
Sean Walker shot blocked by Juraj Slafkovský
SHOT
Shot missed by Canadiens
SHOT
Nikolaj Ehlers shot blocked by Lane Hutson
Phillip Danault won faceoff against Sebastian Aho in defensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Benches - TV timeout
Sebastian Aho won faceoff against Joseph Veleno in offensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in defensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in defensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
SHOT
Shot on goal by Cole Caufield saved by Brandon Bussi
Samuel Blais credited with hit on Sebastian Aho in neutral zone
Joseph Veleno credited with hit on Sean Walker in offensive zone
SHOT
Sean Walker shot blocked by teammate
SHOT
Alexander Nikishin shot blocked by Arber Xhekaj
SHOT
Shot missed by Eric Robinson
SHOT
Arber Xhekaj shot blocked by Taylor Hall
Phillip Danault won faceoff against Logan Stankoven in offensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
SHOT
Shot on goal by Juraj Slafkovský saved by Brandon Bussi
SHOT
Shot on goal by Jalen Chatfield saved by Jakub Dobes
Logan Stankoven won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in offensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
SHOT
Alexander Nikishin shot blocked by Nick Suzuki
Sebastian Aho won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in offensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
Giveaway by Alexandre Texier in defensive zone
Jordan Staal won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in neutral zone
End of 2nd Period.
SHOT
Shot on goal by Jalen Chatfield saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Shot on goal by Canadiens saved by Brandon Bussi
SHOT
Shot on goal by Jalen Chatfield saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Shot on goal by Ivan Demidov saved by Brandon Bussi
SHOT
Jalen Chatfield shot blocked by Juraj Slafkovský
Logan Stankoven won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in offensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
Joseph Veleno won faceoff against Mark Jankowski in neutral zone
GOAL
Goal scored by Josh Anderson
5-4
SHOT
Shot on goal by Alexandre Carrier saved by Brandon Bussi
Phillip Danault won faceoff against Sebastian Aho in neutral zone
GOAL
Goal scored by Cole Caufield assisted by Alexandre Texier
4-4
SHOT
Jordan Staal shot blocked by Noah Dobson
Oliver Kapanen won faceoff against Logan Stankoven in neutral zone
Stoppage - Offside
Oliver Kapanen won faceoff against Logan Stankoven in defensive zone
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG) - TV timeout
SHOT
Shot on goal by Adam Engstrom saved by Brandon Bussi
SHOT
Shot missed by Joseph Veleno
SHOT
Shot missed by Joel Nystrom
SHOT
Shot missed by Nikolaj Ehlers
Power play - Oliver Kapanen won faceoff against Jordan Staal in offensive zone
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG)
SHOT
Power play - Shot on goal by Cole Caufield saved by Brandon Bussi
SHOT
Power play - Shot on goal by Cole Caufield saved by Brandon Bussi
Power play - Nick Suzuki won faceoff against Jordan Staal in offensive zone
Penalty to Sebastian Aho 2 minutes for Misconduct
Penalty to Sebastian Aho 2 minutes for High Sticking
Sebastian Aho won faceoff against Phillip Danault in offensive zone
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG) - TV timeout
SHOT
Shot on goal by William Carrier saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Shot on goal by William Carrier saved by Jakub Dobes
Jordan Staal credited with hit on Noah Dobson in offensive zone
Jordan Staal won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in defensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Benches
Nick Suzuki won faceoff against Jordan Staal in offensive zone
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG)
SHOT
Shot on goal by Alexandre Texier saved by Brandon Bussi
SHOT
Shot on goal by Jesperi Kotkaniemi saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Jesperi Kotkaniemi shot blocked by Samuel Blais
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Joseph Veleno in defensive zone
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Samuel Blais in offensive zone
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG) - TV timeout
SHOT
Shot missed by Jesperi Kotkaniemi
SHOT
Mike Reilly shot blocked by Zachary Bolduc
SHOT
Shot missed by Sebastian Aho
SHOT
Zachary Bolduc shot blocked by K'Andre Miller
SHOT
Shot on goal by Logan Stankoven saved by Jakub Dobes
Cole Caufield credited with hit on William Carrier in offensive zone
Arber Xhekaj credited with hit on Jordan Martinook in defensive zone
SHOT
Shot missed by Cole Caufield
Jordan Staal won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in neutral zone
GOAL
Goal scored by Samuel Blais assisted by Lane Hutson and Brendan Gallagher
3-4
SHOT
Shot missed by Samuel Blais
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in neutral zone
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in neutral zone
Stoppage - Offside
Power play - Jordan Staal won faceoff against Phillip Danault in offensive zone
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG)
SHOT
Power play - Shot on goal by Alexander Nikishin saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Power play - Shot missed by Sebastian Aho
SHOT
Power play - Shot missed by Sebastian Aho
Power play - Sebastian Aho won faceoff against Phillip Danault in neutral zone
Stoppage - Offside
Shorthanded - Phillip Danault won faceoff against Sebastian Aho in defensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
SHOT
Power play - K'Andre Miller shot blocked by Oliver Kapanen
Shorthanded - Joseph Veleno won faceoff against Logan Stankoven in defensive zone
SHOT
Shot on goal by Andrei Svechnikov saved by Jakub Dobes
Oliver Kapanen won faceoff against Sebastian Aho in offensive zone
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG)
SHOT
Shot on goal by Noah Dobson saved by Brandon Bussi
SHOT
Shot missed by Oliver Kapanen
Oliver Kapanen won faceoff against Sebastian Aho in neutral zone
GOAL
Power play - Goal scored by Alexander Nikishin assisted by Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov
2-4
Power play - Jordan Staal won faceoff against Phillip Danault in offensive zone
Penalty to Lane Hutson 2 minutes for Holding (Drawn by William Carrier)
Penalty to Lane Hutson 2 minutes for Misconduct
SHOT
Shot missed by William Carrier
SHOT
William Carrier shot blocked by Alexandre Carrier
SHOT
Shot missed by Jordan Martinook
SHOT
Shot on goal by Alexandre Texier saved by Brandon Bussi
Jordan Staal won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in neutral zone
End of 1st Period.
Jordan Staal credited with hit on Noah Dobson in neutral zone
Nick Suzuki credited with hit on Jordan Martinook in defensive zone
Jordan Martinook won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in defensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Netting - TV timeout
SHOT
Josh Anderson shot blocked by Sean Walker
SHOT
Lane Hutson shot blocked by Jackson Blake
Arber Xhekaj credited with hit on Jordan Staal in neutral zone
Nick Suzuki credited with hit on Jordan Martinook in neutral zone
Zachary Bolduc credited with hit on Sean Walker in offensive zone
SHOT
Shot missed by Phillip Danault
SHOT
Shot on goal by Taylor Hall saved by Jakub Dobes
K'Andre Miller credited with hit on Ivan Demidov in defensive zone
Logan Stankoven won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in neutral zone
GOAL
Goal scored by Andrei Svechnikov assisted by Sebastian Aho and Nikolaj Ehlers
2-3
SHOT
Shot on goal by Andrei Svechnikov saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Shot missed by Nikolaj Ehlers
SHOT
Shot on goal by K'Andre Miller saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Shot missed by Cole Caufield
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in defensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
Samuel Blais credited with hit on Jesperi Kotkaniemi in defensive zone
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Samuel Blais in offensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
SHOT
Shot missed by Jackson Blake
SHOT
Shot missed by Logan Stankoven
Logan Stankoven won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in neutral zone
SHOT
Shot on goal by Sebastian Aho saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Shot missed by Joel Nystrom
Zachary Bolduc won faceoff against Nikolaj Ehlers in defensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Netting - TV timeout
SHOT
Jackson Blake shot blocked by Oliver Kapanen
SHOT
Alexander Nikishin shot blocked by Juraj Slafkovský
Nick Suzuki won faceoff against Jordan Staal in neutral zone
GOAL
Power play - Goal scored by Nikolaj Ehlers
2-1
SHOT
Shorthanded - Shot on goal by Noah Dobson saved by Brandon Bussi
Power play - Jordan Staal won faceoff against Phillip Danault in offensive zone
Penalty to Canadiens 2 minutes for Misconduct (Drawn by Nikolaj Ehlers)
Sebastian Aho won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in defensive zone
SHOT
Shot on goal by Jalen Chatfield saved by Jakub Dobes
Stoppage - High Stick
SHOT
Jalen Chatfield shot blocked by teammate
SHOT
Canadiens shot blocked by teammate
William Carrier credited with hit on Josh Anderson in defensive zone
Josh Anderson credited with hit on Mike Reilly in defensive zone
SHOT
Hurricanes shot blocked by teammate
Phillip Danault won faceoff against Jordan Staal in defensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
SHOT
Shot on goal by Andrei Svechnikov saved by Jakub Dobes
SHOT
Cole Caufield shot blocked by Jalen Chatfield
Nikolaj Ehlers won faceoff against Cole Caufield in defensive zone
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
SHOT
Shot missed by Brendan Gallagher
Mark Jankowski won faceoff against Joseph Veleno in defensive zone
SHOT
Shot on goal by Canadiens saved by Brandon Bussi
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG) - TV timeout
SHOT
Canadiens shot blocked by Zachary Bolduc
SHOT
Shot missed by K'Andre Miller
SHOT
Shot missed by Adam Engstrom
SHOT
Shot missed by Joel Nystrom
SHOT
Shot missed by Juraj Slafkovský
Logan Stankoven won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in defensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
Logan Stankoven won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in neutral zone
GOAL
Goal scored by Oliver Kapanen assisted by Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovský
2-0
Sebastian Aho credited with hit on Cole Caufield in defensive zone
K'Andre Miller credited with hit on Nick Suzuki in defensive zone
GOAL
Goal scored by Nick Suzuki assisted by Alexandre Texier and Samuel Blais
2-0
Sebastian Aho won faceoff against Nick Suzuki in neutral zone
SHOT
Shot on goal by Nick Suzuki saved by Brandon Bussi
William Carrier credited with hit on Noah Dobson in offensive zone
Joel Nystrom credited with hit on Samuel Blais in defensive zone
SHOT
Shot missed by Noah Dobson
Joseph Veleno won faceoff against Jordan Staal in offensive zone
Stoppage - Icing
Jordan Staal won faceoff against Phillip Danault in neutral zone
Stoppage - Hand Pass
Jordan Staal credited with hit on Arber Xhekaj in offensive zone
Sean Walker credited with hit on Juraj Slafkovský in defensive zone
Giveaway by Jackson Blake in neutral zone
Logan Stankoven won faceoff against Oliver Kapanen in neutral zone
Stoppage - Offside
SHOT
Shot on goal by Sebastian Aho saved by Jakub Dobes
Giveaway by Lane Hutson in defensive zone
Nick Suzuki won faceoff against Sebastian Aho in defensive zone
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped (after SOG)
SHOT
Shot on goal by K'Andre Miller saved by Jakub Dobes
Nick Suzuki credited with hit on Nikolaj Ehlers in neutral zone
Nick Suzuki won faceoff against Sebastian Aho in neutral zone
Game Setup.
Stats
| STATS | |
|---|
| 23 | Shots on Goal | 25 | |||
| 44% | Faceoff Win % | 56% | |||
| 1/0 | PP Opportunities/PP Goals | 3/2 | |||
| 6 | Penalty Infraction Mins | 2 | |||
| 26 | Hits | 18 | |||
| 15 | Shots Blocked | 10 | |||
| 18 | Giveaways | 19 |
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| 23 | Shots on Goal | 25 | |||
| 44% | Faceoff Win % | 56% | |||
| 1/0 | PP Opportunities/PP Goals | 3/2 | |||
| 6 | Penalty Infraction Mins | 2 | |||
| 26 | Hits | 18 | |||
| 15 | Shots Blocked | 10 | |||
| 18 | Giveaways | 19 |
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Canadiens vs. Hurricanes: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup Overview
- Teams: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Current Betting Odds
- Spread: Hurricanes favored at -1.5
- Total (Over/Under): 6
- Moneyline Odds: Canadiens +140, Hurricanes -156
Dimers' Win Probabilities
- Canadiens: 41%
- Hurricanes: 59%
Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Canadiens a win probability of 41%, while the Hurricanes have a win probability of 59%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Hurricanes are more likely to beat the Canadiens in the NHL game at Lenovo Center on Friday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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