Games / NHL / Jan 26, 2027

Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. TV: CARNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes.

NHLTuesday, January 26, 2027

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

7:00 PM ETJan 26, 2027

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateJan 26, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

TVCARNHL

Team comparison

Carolina HurricanesMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

4.1

3.4

Goals allowed per game

2.4

3.1

14-3-2Record11-3-4

1st in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

8-3Road record / home record5-5

WWLWWLast 5LWWLW

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Carolina HurricanesMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

2.32

3.12

Shots Against per Game

22.4

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.0

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.11

3.47

Shots per Game

33.3

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

200

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Mike Matheson D · Lower Body

Out

Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

Montreal CanadiensLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Season series

CAR leads series 1-0

Jan 26, 2027CAR 0, MTL 0

Nov 19, 2026MTL 0, CAR 0

Oct 6, 2026CAR 6, MTL 4

Team pages

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

How can I watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens?

TV: CARNHL.

What are the records of the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens?

Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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