Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Prediction, Winner, NHL Game 3 Picks – Monday, May 25

Game 3 of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final is set for puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday, May 25, with the Hurricanes favored to win and returning a 1.66x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they come out on top.

After falling in Game 1, the Hurricanes rallied to win 3-2 in overtime and evened the Eastern Conference Final. Which team will gain an advantage as the series moves to Montreal?

Below, we'll break down our Hurricanes vs. Canadiens prediction and picks for Monday’s NHL Game 3 on TNT and truTV, including the puck line, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Prediction, Winner, Over/Under for Game 3 – Monday, May 25

The Canadiens made quite a statement in Game 1 with an impressive 6-2 win. Carolina had nearly two weeks, and it appeared that rust may have played a factor in the start of the Eastern Conference Final.

In Game 2, it was a much more evenly contested matchup. LW Nikolaj Ehlers gave the Hurricanes a 2-1 advantage late in the second period before Canadiens RW Josh Anderson tied the game at the 12:51 mark of the third period.

The game ultimately went into overtime, where Ehlers played the hero just 3:29 into the extra session. After D Jalen Chatfield sent the puck towards center ice, C Mark Jankowski tapped the puck ahead to Ehler, who ripped a shot past G Jakub Dobes to win the game. 

After registering just 1 point in his first four games this postseason, Ehlers has scored 4 goals over the past five games.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Winner Payout, Over/Under for Game 3 – Monday, May 25

The Hurricanes enter Monday's Game 3 as road favorites against the Canadiens, returning a 1.66x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

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

• Puck Line: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (2.63x payout)
• Over/Under: 5.5 (1.75x payout on Over)
• Game Winner Payout: Hurricanes 1.66x | Canadiens 2.12x

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens Timeline

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

All-Time: Canadiens, 115-76-20-9

Regular Season: Canadiens, 3-0

Series: 1-1

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Eastern Conference Final Timeline, Schedule

• Game 1: Canadiens 6, Hurricanes 2
• Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
• Game 3: Monday, May 25, 8:00 p.m. ET in Montreal
• Game 4: Wednesday, May 27, 8:00 p.m. ET in Montreal
• Game 5: Friday, May 29, 8:00 pm. ET in Carolina
• Games 6-7 if necessary

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Prediction on Winner for NHL Playoffs, Game 3 – 5/25/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Hurricanes vs. Canadiens prediction on the Game 3 winner for Monday, May 25.

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• The Canadiens are 5-1 against the Hurricanes in their last six meetings, including going 2-0 at home.
• Montreal leads the 2026 NHL Playoffs in points (140).
• Montreal has converted 23.2% of its power-play opportunities this postseason, which ranks sixth among playoff teams.
• The Canadiens have recorded the second-most shots on goal (386), behind only the Buffalo Sabres (396).
• The Hurricanes average just 2.90 goals per game this postseason, which ranks ninth among playoff teams. Carolina has scored just 5 goals to begin the Eastern Conference Final.
• The Canadiens are 3-0 in their last three matchups vs. the Hurricanes at home.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks: 5/25/26

Here are the top Hurricanes vs. Canadiens picks to target in Game 3 on PrizePicks for Monday, May 25. Today’s NHL picks for PrizePicks include Cole Caufield and Frederik Andersen.

Canadiens LW Cole Caufield vs. Hurricanes Projection: 2.5 Shots on Goal

• Caufield has registered at least 3 shots on goal in four of his last seven games.
• According to NHL Edge Stats, Caufield has 36 shots on goal during the 2026 NHL Playoffs, which ranks in the 96th percentile.
• The Canadiens’ winger has tallied at least 3 shots on goal in two of his five games vs. the Hurricanes this season.
• Caufield has uncorked 15 shots on goal from high-danger areas this postseason, ranking in the 97th percentile, per NHL Edge Stats.

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Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen vs. Canadiens Projection: 20.5 Goalie Saves

• Andersen has recorded at least 21 saves in one of his last six games.
• The Hurricanes’ goaltender has only tallied 26 total saves against the Canadiens through the opening two games of the Eastern Conference Final.
• According to MoneyPuck, Andersen has allowed 0.062 rebounds per save, which ranks 13th among playoff netminders.
• Andersen has averaged 13.8 saves per game in four contests vs. Montreal this season.

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