Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Prediction, Winner, NHL Game 5 Picks – Friday, May 29

Game 5 of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes Eastern Conference Final series is set for puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 29, with the Hurricanes favored to win and returning a 1.36x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they are victorious.

The Hurricanes took both games in Montreal, including a dominant 4-0 decision in Game 4. With the series shifting back to Raleigh, can Carolina clinch its first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 2006?

Below, we'll break down our Canadiens vs. Hurricanes prediction and picks for Friday’s NHL Game 5, including the puck line, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Prediction, Winner, Over/Under for Game 5 – Friday, May 29

The Canadiens started off the Eastern Conference Final strong with a 6-2 win in Game 1. However, since that impressive victory, the tide has completely turned in the Hurricanes’ favor over the past three contests.

Carolina rebounded with back-to-back 3-2 overtime wins in Games 2 and 3.

In Game 4, the Hurricanes were able to truly impose their will in a convincing 4-0 victory. The Hurricanes had four different players find the back of the net, including C Sebastian Aho and C Logan Stankoven.

Carolina outshot Montreal 44-18 in Game 4 as G Frederik Andersen wasn’t tested much throughout the contest. That’s actually been the case throughout the Eastern Conference Final, with Andersen never facing more than 21 shots in a single game.

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Winner Payout, Over/Under for Game 5 – Friday, May 29

The Hurricanes enter Friday’s Game 5 as home favorites against the Canadiens, returning a 1.36x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

Here are the full payouts for the Canadiens vs. Hurricanes game on PrizePicks.

• Puck Line: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (1.96x payout)
• Over/Under: 5.5 (1.85x payout on Over)
• Game Winner Payout: Canadiens 2.94x | Hurricanes 1.36x

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes Timeline

Here is the full Canadiens vs. Hurricanes timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.

All-Time: Canadiens, 115-78-20-9

Regular Season: Canadiens, 3-0

Series: Hurricanes, 3-1

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Eastern Conference Final Timeline, Schedule

• Game 1: Canadiens 6, Hurricanes 2
• Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
• Game 3: Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
• Game 4: Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 0
• Game 5: Friday, May 29, 8:00 pm. ET in Carolina
• Games 6-7 if necessary

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Prediction on Winner for NHL Playoffs, Game 5 – 5/29/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Canadiens vs. Hurricanes prediction on the Game 5 winner for Friday, May 29.

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• The Hurricanes are 5-1 at home throughout the 2026 postseason.
• Carolina leads all playoff teams in goals-against-average (1.67) and is second in save percentage (.928). Andersen has an 11-1-0 record to go along with a 1.44 goals-against-average and a .928 save percentage in the postseason.
• According to MoneyPuck, Andersen has tallied a .968 save percentage when facing unblocked shots during the 2026 NHL Playoffs.
• The Hurricanes play a suffocating brand of defense, especially when it comes to killing off penalties this postseason. Carolina has posted the second-best penalty kill percentage (93.8%) among playoff teams, trailing only the Boston Bruins (95.8%), who were eliminated in the opening round.
• The Canadiens haven’t scored a goal since the 4:43 mark of the second period of Game 4, when D Lane Hutson found the back of the net on a power-play tally.

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 5/29/26

Here are the top Canadiens vs. Hurricanes picks to target in Game 5 on PrizePicks for Friday, May 29. Today’s NHL picks for PrizePicks include Nick Suzuki and Frederik Andersen.

Canadiens C Nick Suzuki vs. Hurricanes: 2 Shots on Goal

• Suzuki has registered at least 3 shots on goal in two of his last eight games.
• According to NHL Edge Stats, Suzuki has tallied 37 shots on goal this postseason, which ranks in the 94th percentile.
• Suzuki has racked up 14 shots on goal from high-danger areas during the 2026 NHL Playoffs (95th percentile.

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Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen vs. Canadiens: 18.5 Goalie Saves

• Andersen has tallied at least 19 saves in one of his last seven games, including stopping no more than 18 shots in a single game in the Eastern Conference Final.
• According to NHL Edge Stats, Andersen has recorded a .912 save percentage on mid-range shots this postseason, ranking in the 77th percentile.
• Per MoneyPuck, the Hurricanes’ netminder has compiled a 2.18 xGAA during the 2026 postseason, second among playoff goaltenders.
• Andersen has averaged 14.0 saves in six contests vs. Montreal this season.

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The Hurricanes have ripped off three consecutive wins to take a commanding 3-1 advantage in the Eastern Conference Final. Can Carolina close out the series to advance to the Stanley Cup Final on its home ice in Game 5?

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