Hurricanes should punch ticket to Stanley Cup Finals as Canadiens face elimination in Game 5
The Carolina Hurricanes are on the brink of reaching the Stanley Cup Finals as they face the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5. The Hurricanes have dominated the series, winning three consecutive games after an initial loss. Montreal, however, has shown resilience throughout the playoffs and will aim to extend the series tonight.
- ▪The Hurricanes have only lost one game in the playoffs so far.
- ▪Montreal has played 19 postseason games, showcasing their perseverance.
- ▪Frederik Andersen has improved significantly since the first game of the series.
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Montreal Canadiens Hurricanes should punch ticket to Stanley Cup Finals as Canadiens face elimination in Game 5 Frederik Andersen and Carolina's defense have allowed just 64 shots through four games in the series By David Troy OutKick Published May 29, 2026 12:49pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Matthew Tkachuk addresses what’s better — winning Olympic gold or the Stanley Cup? Fox News host Sean Hannity previews his conversation with Olympic gold medalist Matthew Tkachuk airing on the next episode of ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity.' I was wrong about the last hockey play that I had. It was just a couple of nights ago, and in this same matchup.
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