Hurricanes vs Canadiens Picks and Prediction – 4/16/2025

The Montreal Canadiens will host the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday for the last day of the regular season. Montreal is 39-31-11 on the season. The Canadiens are hoping to snag a last spot in the playoffs with a win. Montreal is 6-2-2 over their last ten games. The Canadiens are riding a three game losing streak and are 22-12-6 at home. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Sam Montembeault will make the start in net for the Montreal Canadiens. Montembeault is 30-24-7 on the season with four shutouts. Montembeault has allowed 164 goals and carries a 2.83 goals against average. The Montreal Canadiens are allowing an average of 3.2 goals against per game.

The Carolina Hurricanes are 47-28-5 on the season. Carolina is 4-5-1 over their last ten games but have locked in a playoff spot. The Hurricanes care 16-19-4 on the road. Carolina is averaging 3.24 goals scored per game. 

Pyotr Kochetkov will make his 47th start in net for Carolina. Kochetkov is 27-15-3 on the season with two shutouts. Kochetkov has allowed 118 goals and carries a 2.59 goals against average. The Montreal Canadiens are allowing an average of 2.74 goals against per game. 

The Montreal Canadiens are fighting for a last spot in the playoff race. The Canadiens show value as a home underdog on Wednesday. Carolina beat Montreal 4-1 in their last meeting back in March. Take a shot with Montreal on their home ice. Final Score Prediction, Montreal Canadiens win 2-1.