The Canadiens host the Hurricanes in Game 4 of the East Final on Wednesday

The Carolina Hurricanes face the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Hurricanes lead the series 2-1 after winning Game 3 in overtime. Carolina is favored with a -146 moneyline compared to the Canadiens' +123.

Though the Montréal Canadiens are hanging in tough against the higher-seeded Hurricanes, they now have two consecutive 3-2 overtime losses in the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

MONTREAL - The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to deploy the same lineup that's led them to the bulk of their 10 postseason wins on Wednesday, as they take on the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Arriving at the contest following back-to-back overtime wins,

Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Hurricanes -228, Canadiens +187;

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The frustration and controversy surrounding the officiating in Game 3 quickly faded in Game 4 as the Carolina Hurricanes reminded everyone why they’ve been one of the NHL’s most dominant playoff teams.