Three consecutive games in the Eastern Conference Finals have featured five goals or fewer.
With Montreal facing elimination, my Canadiens vs. Hurricanes predictions see another lower-scoring game in the cards Friday night.
Let's get right into my NHL picks for May 29.
Canadiens vs Hurricanes Game 5 prediction
Canadiens vs Hurricanes best bet: Under 5.5 (-110)
The Carolina Hurricanes have limited shot attempts, expected goals, and goals more effectively than every team in the playoffs. They are giving up next to nothing on a nightly basis, which helps explain why 10 of their 12 games have gone Under the total.
The Hurricanes have been particularly smothering against the Montreal Canadiens, who are completely gassed after consecutive seven-game series vs. division rivals.
Generating offense will be a problem for Montreal, while Jakub Dobes, the playoff leader in Goals Saved Above Expected, has proven reliable at limiting the opponent.
Expect a 3-2 type of game in Carolina. Playable to -125.
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Canadiens vs Hurricanes Game 5 same-game parlay
Nick Suzuki is leading the Canadiens with 10 shots on goal in this series, trailing only Noah Dobson in scoring chances.
He has multiple shots on goal in six of seven games against Carolina dating back to the regular season, and Montreal's captain will be relied upon heavily to lead the way in this elimination game.
Lane Hutson blocked 18 shots over the last six games, including eight over two appearances in Carolina. He played 24+ minutes in both elimination games thus far, and that kind of workload would afford plenty of block opportunities against the shot-happy Hurricanes.
Canadiens vs Hurricanes SGP
- Under 5.5
- Nick Suzuki Over 1.5 shots
- Lane Hutson Over 1.5 blocked shots
Canadiens vs Hurricanes odds for Game 5
- Moneyline: Canadiens +185 | Hurricanes -225
- Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-135) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-110) | Under 5.5 (-110)
Canadiens vs Hurricanes trend
Carolina has hit the game total Under in 13 of the last 15 games (+11.30 units, 67% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes.
How to watch Canadiens vs Hurricanes Game 5
| Location | Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC |
| Date | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT, CBC |
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