Hurricanes and Canadiens square off to begin the third round
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference finals. The Canadiens have had a strong performance against the Hurricanes this season, winning all three previous matchups. The game will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, with the Hurricanes boasting a solid home record.
- ▪The Canadiens went 3-0 against the Hurricanes during the regular season.
- ▪Carolina has a 33-10-2 record at home and a 53-22-7 record overall.
- ▪Montreal is 30-10-9 on the road and 48-24-10 overall.
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