Canadiens and Hurricanes Face Off in Key Late-Season Matchup

Montreal looks to extend winning streak against division-leading Carolina

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:48am

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The Montreal Canadiens will travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in a crucial late-season NHL matchup on March 29, 2026. The Canadiens enter the game on a four-game winning streak, while the Hurricanes have won just one of their last five games. Both teams are dealing with key injuries that could impact the outcome.

Why it matters

This game has major playoff implications, as the Canadiens look to gain ground on the division-leading Hurricanes. A win for Montreal could help them secure a postseason berth, while a Carolina victory would widen their lead atop the standings.

The details

The Canadiens are led by center Nick Suzuki, who has 88 points on the season. For the Hurricanes, forward Sebastian Aho paces the team with 73 points. Both teams have key players dealing with injuries, including Carolina's Pyotr Kochetkov (hip) and Montreal's Alexandre Texier, Patrik Laine, Josh Anderson, and Kirby Dach.

  • The game will be played on March 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

The players

Nick Suzuki

The Canadiens' leading scorer with 88 points (24 goals, 64 assists).

Sebastian Aho

The Hurricanes' top point-getter with 73 points (25 goals, 48 assists).

Pyotr Kochetkov

The Hurricanes' goaltender who is currently out with a hip injury.

Alexandre Texier

A Canadiens player listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury.

Patrik Laine

A Canadiens player listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury.

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What they’re saying

“We know the Canadiens are playing well, but we're focused on our own game and getting back on track. It's going to be a tough battle, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Rod Brind'Amour, Head Coach, Carolina Hurricanes

“Injuries are always tough, but we have depth and guys who are ready to step up. We're not going to use that as an excuse - we just need to go out and execute our game plan.”

— Martin St. Louis, Head Coach, Montreal Canadiens

What’s next

The Hurricanes will face the Columbus Blue Jackets twice and the New York Islanders before heading to Ottawa and Boston. The Canadiens will travel to Tampa Bay, New York Rangers, and New Jersey before returning home to host New Jersey, Florida, and Tampa Bay.

The takeaway

This game between the Canadiens and Hurricanes will be a crucial late-season matchup with major playoff implications. Both teams are dealing with key injuries, but will look to their star players to lead the way as they jockey for position in the standings.