Canadiens Rally Past Hurricanes for Fifth Straight Win

Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield lead Montreal's comeback victory in Raleigh

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:42am

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The Montreal Canadiens rallied from an early 1-0 deficit to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to five games. Nick Suzuki scored two goals and added an assist, while Cole Caufield contributed a goal and an assist to power the Canadiens' comeback.

Why it matters

The Canadiens' victory over the Hurricanes, one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win tough road games against elite opponents. This win could provide momentum for Montreal as they push for a playoff spot in the tight Eastern Conference race.

The details

The Hurricanes dominated the first period, outshooting the Canadiens 13-6, but Andrei Svechnikov's power-play goal gave Carolina a 1-0 lead. In the second period, Suzuki tied the game at 1-1 before Caufield put Montreal ahead 2-1. Suzuki then scored on the power play late in the second to give the Canadiens a 3-1 advantage, which they would hold onto for the remainder of the game.

  • The Canadiens scored their first goal at 6:18 of the second period.
  • Caufield's go-ahead goal came at 17:32 of the second period.
  • Suzuki's power-play goal to make it 3-1 was scored with 7 seconds left in the second period.

The players

Nick Suzuki

The Canadiens' captain, who had two goals and an assist in the game.

Cole Caufield

The Canadiens' winger, who scored a goal and added an assist.

Andrei Svechnikov

The Hurricanes' forward, who scored the team's lone goal in the first period.

Lane Hutson

The Canadiens' defenseman, who had two assists in the game.

Jakub Dobes

The Canadiens' goaltender, who made 34 saves to earn the win.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against one of the best teams in the league, but the guys really stepped up and showed a lot of character to come back and get the win.”

— Nick Suzuki, Canadiens Captain

“We had our chances, but we just couldn't capitalize. Credit to the Canadiens, they played a strong game and found a way to win.”

— Andrei Svechnikov, Hurricanes Forward

What’s next

The Canadiens will look to extend their winning streak to six games when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. The Hurricanes will try to bounce back when they visit the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

The takeaway

The Canadiens' comeback victory over the Hurricanes demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win tough road games against elite opponents. This win could provide valuable momentum as Montreal continues to push for a playoff spot in the tight Eastern Conference race.