Lane Hutson has been a key piece for the Montreal Canadiens during this playoff run, picking up an assist in seven of his past 10 games.
After being held off the scoresheet entirely in Carolina, my Hurricanes vs. Canadiens predictions like his chances of rebounding in Montreal.
Let's break down my NHL picks for Monday, May 25.
Hurricanes vs Canadiens Game 3 prediction
Hurricanes vs Canadiens best bet: Lane Hutson Over 0.5 assists (-150)
Lane Hutson is one of the league's most dynamic players, and his usage reflects that. Nobody on the Montreal Canadiens is playing more minutes, and nobody on the Canadiens is getting more offensive zone starts.
Head coach Martin St. Louis is doing his best to put Hutson in positions to create offense, and he is consistently delivering.
Hutson has recorded nine assists over his last 10 games and picked up a helper in four of his last five on home soil.
I expect Hutson to benefit from more favorable matchups in Montreal and see value in backing him up to -160.
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Hurricanes vs Canadiens Game 3 same-game parlay
The Carolina Hurricanes are known for their suffocating pressure, but that hasn't impacted Cole Caufield. He has found the scoresheet in four of five games against the Hurricanes this season, including a multi-point effort in the series opener.
Caufield often shares the ice with Hutson at 5-on-5, and they play a lot of catch on the top power-play unit, making them strongly correlated.
Lastly, Hutson has blocked three or more shots in four straight vs. the Hurricanes. He is playing a ton, and the Hurricanes shoot more frequently than anybody, giving him a high floor and ceiling.
Hurricanes vs Canadiens SGP
- Lane Hutson Over 0.5 assists
- Cole Caufield Over 0.5 points
- Lane Hutson Over 1.5 blocked shots
Hurricanes vs Canadiens odds for Game 3
- Moneyline: Hurricanes -130 | Canadiens +110
- Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+185) | Canadiens +1.5 (-225)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (+110)
Hurricanes vs Canadiens trend
Lane Hutson has eight assists over his last eight games. Find more NHL betting trends for Hurricanes vs. Canadiens.
How to watch Hurricanes vs Canadiens Game 3
| Location | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC |
| Date | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet, TNT |
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