- UPDATE: Added a goal scorer and a who will win prediction.
The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes meet at the Bell Centre tonight for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final, with puck drop at 8 p.m. ET on Sportsnet and TNT.
My Hurricanes vs. Canadiens predictions expect Lane Hutson to pick up his first assist of the series after a quiet start to the series.
Here are my NHL picks for Monday, May 25.
Hurricanes vs Canadiens Game 3 prediction
Who will win Hurricanes vs Canadiens Game 3?
Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have only been outscored by one goal at 5-on-5 despite getting a .778 SV% from their goaltending. For perspective, the Oilers ranked dead last in that category during the regular season with an .889 SV%. Even if Frederik Andersen doesn't play well, he's going to play better — and things will look good for the Canes when that happens.
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 Game 3 goal scorer pick
Nick Suzuki (+225)
Nick Suzuki leads the Canadiens in both shots on goal and high-danger chances through two games. He is finding space to operate in tight, and Frederik Andersen owns a very underwhelming .761 high-danger SV% in this series. Suzuki is a prime candidate to take advantage.
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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