NHL picks: Hurricanes seek commanding lead against Canadiens in Game 4 of Eastern Conference Final
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- Montreal Canadiens have gone 2-5 at the Bell Centre but are 7-0 on the road in the 2026 playoffs.
- Carolina Hurricanes are 5-0 on the road and 5-0 in overtime contests, winning each OT game 3-2.
- Game 3 ended 3-2 in overtime with Andrei Svechnikov scoring at 14:06 OT, giving Carolina a 2-1 series lead and marking Montreal’s first back‑to‑back losses this postseason.
- Hurricanes’ leading scorers—Eric Robinson (2G,1A) and Mark Jankowski (3A)—each have three points, with Nikolaj Ehlers adding two goals and both Andrei Svechnikov and Seth Jarvis contributing a goal and an assist.
- Betting odds list the Hurricanes as -143 favorites and the Canadiens at +119 on the money line for Game 4.
Why it matters: The Hurricanes extend their flawless 5‑0 road and overtime run, widening their series lead and sharpening betting odds, while the Canadiens’ home‑court woes deepen, putting them at risk of a 3‑0 deficit.
