The Carolina Hurricanes will play the Montreal Canadiens on March 29 as they conclude a weekend back-to-back series, following a recent victory over the New Jersey Devils. The game is set for a 5:00 p.m. puck drop at Lenovo Center Arena.
This matchup holds significance as both teams are in strong positions within their divisions, with Carolina leading the Metropolitan Division and Montreal sitting third in the Atlantic Division. Fans can watch on FanDuel Sports Network South or listen via local radio and the Hurricanes App.
Carolina comes into this contest with a record of 46-20-6 and 98 points after defeating New Jersey 5-2, while Montreal enters with a four-game winning streak, including a recent win against Nashville. Shayne Gostisbehere returned from injury to contribute two points against New Jersey, supported by Nikolaj Ehlers and Taylor Hall’s performances. Goaltender Brandon Bussi secured his second consecutive win with 17 saves.
The teams have met twice earlier this season, both resulting in losses for Carolina despite early leads. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour said about their previous meeting in Montreal that it was a “good lesson” in not taking breathers but also called it “actually a solid game.” Tonight’s focus will be converting territorial advantage into more goals after outshooting Montreal significantly but failing to secure wins previously.
Frederik Andersen is expected to start in goal for Carolina; he has performed well recently but saw his five-game win streak end against these same Canadiens earlier in the week. On Montreal’s side, rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes may start again after earning first-star honors last Tuesday.
According to the official website, players like Eric Staal and Rod Brind’Amour have been recognized by the team’s Hall of Fame for their significant contributions. The franchise achieved its most notable milestone by winning the Stanley Cup in 2006 according to official records.
The Hurricanes’ home venue, Lenovo Center Arena, accommodates up to 20,000 people and hosts more than 150 events each year according to its official website. The arena features over 700,000 square feet of space across multiple seating levels with various amenities such as suites and concession stands as reported by its official site. The organization also contributes over $200 million annually to the local economy through events and community engagement according to venue data.
After Sunday’s game against Montreal, Carolina will travel to Columbus before returning home later next week.
