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NHL action on Saturday features the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) hosting the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) at Lenovo Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Canadiens vs. Hurricanes: May 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.55 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 5th |
| Shots | 32.0 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 23.8 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 24.90% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.60% | 11th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.40 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 16th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 23.14% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.14% | 19th |
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Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been critical to Carolina's offense this season, racking up 80 points in 79 games.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has 71 points (26 goals, 45 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Carolina's scoring effort is aided by Andrei Svechnikov's 71 points. He's contributed 39 assists.
- In the 39 games Brandon Bussi has played this season, his save percentage is .894, 38th in the league.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 101 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Montreal. He has recorded 29 goals and 72 assists in 82 games.
- Cole Caufield is a top offensive contributor for Montreal with 88 total points this season. He has scored 51 goals and added 37 assists in 81 games.
- Lane Hutson is a top player on offense for Montreal with 12 goals and 66 assists.
- Jakub Dobes is 29-10-4 in 43 games this season, conceding 117 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 1,067 saves and a .901 save percentage (26th in the league).
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Injury Report
Hurricanes
None
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Flyers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 5/9/2026 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 5/21/2026 | Canadiens | L 6-2 | Home |
| 5/23/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 5/25/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 5/27/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2026 | Sabres | L 8-3 | Home |
| 5/18/2026 | Sabres | W 3-2 | Away |
| 5/21/2026 | Hurricanes | W 6-2 | Away |
| 5/23/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 5/25/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 5/27/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |