Hurricanes vs Canadiens Picks and Prediction – 2/26/2025

This Tuesday, Mikko Rantanen and the Carolina Hurricanes will travel to Bell Centre to take on Nick Suzuki and the Montreal Canadiens in an Eastern Conference matchup. Get our free NHL Picks all season long! The Hurricanes, now 33-20-4, are looking to bounce back after a 6-3 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Rantanen continues to be a driving force for Carolina’s offense, leading the attack with his scoring ability and playmaking skills.

Montreal, sitting at 26-26-5, is coming off a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Suzuki has been at the center of the Canadiens’ success, leading the way as both a scorer and facilitator. Montreal has shown flashes of strong play, but consistency has been an issue throughout the season.

Carolina will need to regroup after their tough loss in Toronto, with defensive execution being a priority. Slowing down Suzuki and ensuring that Montreal does not control the pace will be key. Rantanen will look to get the Hurricanes back on track with an aggressive offensive effort.

For Montreal, the focus will be on containing Carolina’s transition game and capitalizing on scoring chances. Suzuki will need to continue his strong play, while the Canadiens’ defensive unit must step up against a skilled Hurricanes attack.

This matchup highlights Rantanen’s offensive firepower against Suzuki’s all-around play in a game where both sides are looking to build momentum. While Montreal has home-ice advantage, Carolina’s depth and overall firepower could give them the edge. Take the Hurricanes to win this one and to cover the puck line. Final Score Prediction, Carolina Hurricanes win 5-2.