Montreal Canadiens 3-2-1 · 7 PTS Canadiens vs Hurricanes
MTL lead all-time 145-114-20 · 279 meetings since 1979
Next meeting: November 20, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes 6-1-1 · 13 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
CAR lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | CAR @ MTL | 6-4 | CAR |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
Split 5-5 over the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 2026-2027 | CAR @ MTL | 6-4 | CAR | |
| 2026-05-30 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | MTL @ CAR | 1-6 | CAR | |
| 2026-05-28 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | CAR @ MTL | 4-0 | CAR | |
| 2026-05-26 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | CAR @ MTL | 3-2 | CAR | OT/SO |
| 2026-05-23 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | MTL @ CAR | 2-3 | CAR | OT/SO |
| 2026-05-22 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | MTL @ CAR | 6-2 | MTL | |
| 2026-03-29 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ CAR | 3-1 | MTL | |
| 2026-03-24 | 2025-2026 | CAR @ MTL | 2-5 | MTL | |
| 2026-01-02 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ CAR | 7-5 | MTL | |
| 2025-04-16 | 2024-2025 | CAR @ MTL | 2-4 | MTL |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
6MTL wins
9CAR wins
15Games
2OT/SO games
43-50Goals (MTL-CAR)
6.2Goals/game
| Season | GP | MTL W | CAR W | MTL goals | CAR goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2025-2026 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 26 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Carolina Hurricanes have won 5 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: MTL 7, CAR 5 — January 2, 2026 (12 goals).
Most lopsided: MTL 1, CAR 6 — May 30, 2026.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1979
Franchise totals — includes games played as HFD.
145MTL wins
114CAR wins
20Ties
279Games
936-809Goals (MTL-CAR)
First meeting: December 1, 1979 — HFD 4, MTL 4.
| Decade | GP | MTL W | CAR W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | 13 | 23 | |
| 2010s | 33 | 17 | 16 | |
| 2000s | 50 | 21 | 25 | 4 |
| 1990s | 65 | 31 | 28 | 6 |
| 1980s | 94 | 63 | 22 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
05 / PLAYOFF HISTORY
Postseason Meetings
| Season | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | Conference Final | Carolina Hurricanes won 4-1 |
06 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Canadiens vs Hurricanes games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sebastian Aho | CAR | 14 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
 Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | 15 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
 Nick Suzuki | MTL | 15 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
 Juraj Slafkovsky | MTL | 15 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
 Cole Caufield | MTL | 15 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
 Nikolaj Ehlers | CAR | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
07 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2026 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ CAR | Carolina |
| January 27, 2027 | 2026-2027 | CAR @ MTL | Montreal |
Canadiens vs Hurricanes — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Canadiens and Hurricanes?
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the all-time series 145-114-20 across 279 meetings (regular season and playoffs), including games played under predecessor franchises.
- When did the Canadiens and Hurricanes first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 1, 1979: HFD 4, MTL 4.
- When do the Canadiens play the Hurricanes next?
- The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes meet next on November 20, 2026 in Carolina.
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Hurricanes game?
- The Carolina Hurricanes won the most recent meeting 6-4, on October 6, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Canadiens and Hurricanes?
- Split 5-5 over the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 6, 2026: CAR 6, MTL 4.
- What is the Canadiens' record against the Hurricanes?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 6-9 against the Carolina Hurricanes across 15 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 50-43 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Canadiens and Hurricanes?
- The Carolina Hurricanes lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Hurricanes games?
- Sebastian Aho leads all skaters with 21 points (7 goals, 14 assists) in 14 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
- Have the Canadiens and Hurricanes met in the playoffs recently?
- Yes — in the 2025-2026 Conference Final, the Carolina Hurricanes won the series 4-1.