Preview: March 29 vs. Montreal

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes will try for a second win in as many days, as they wrap up a weekend back-to-back set against the Montreal Canadiens.

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When: Sunday, March 29

Puck Drop: 5:00 p.m. ET

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Canes Record: 46-20-6 (98 Points, 1st - Metropolitan Division)

Canes Last Game: 5-2 Win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, March 28

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Canadiens Record: 41-21-20 (92 Points, 3rd - Atlantic Division)

Canadiens Last Game: 4-1 Win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday, March 28

Last Time Out...

• Scoring three times in the second period, Carolina completed a season sweep of the New Jersey Devils with a 5-2 victory at Lenovo Center last night.
• Shayne Gostisbehere put up a pair of points in his return from a nine-game absence, while Nikolaj Ehlers (1G, 1A) and Taylor Hall (2A) shone as well. 
• Brandon Bussi picked up his second straight victory with 17 saves between the pipes.

Previous Meetings This Season vs. MON...

• Jan. 1: Puck management problems cost the Canes in a 7-5 loss at Lenovo Center.
• Mar. 24: Despite scoring twice in the first 7:07, Carolina allowed five unanswered goals en route to a 5-2 loss.

Familiar Foe...

• Seeing the Canadiens for the second time in three games, Carolina will look to rectify the issues that saw a hot start turn into a second defeat to the Habs this season.
• Speaking to reporters post-game, Rod Brind'Amour described the 5-2 defeat in Montreal as a "good lesson" in not taking breathers, but was largely pleased with what was "actually a solid game."
• One focus for Carolina in tonight's rematch will be turning territorial dominance into more of an impact on the scoreboard. A 16-4 shot advantage in Tuesday's first period produced two goals for the Hurricanes, but it wasn't enough to hold off the Habs once they weathered the storm.

In Net...

• With Brandon Bussi having started yesterday, the Canes are expected to go with Frederik Andersen tonight.
• Producing a 6-2 record since the Winter Olympics, Andersen's five-game win streak was snapped by these same Canadiens on Tuesday night in Montreal.
• Andersen has faced the Habs 23 times over the course of his career, going 15-6-2 with a .920 save percentage in those contests.

On The Other Side...

• Montreal has stayed hot since Tuesday's meeting with the Canes, topping Columbus on Thursday and Nashville last night to move its winning streak to four games.
• Forward Cole Caufield scored for the eighth time in his last eight games last night, upping his season total to 45, second-most among all NHL skaters. Only Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche (48) has more.
• With Jacob Fowler getting the nod in net last night, it seems likely Carolina will get another crack at rookie Jakub Dobes, who earned first-star honors with 41 saves in Tuesday's tilt.

Injury Updates...

• Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (hip surgery) was declared "probably out for the year" by Rod Brind'Amour on Dec. 29.

What Are We Wearing?

• The Canes will wear their RED uniforms for the contest. To view the team's full 2025-26 uniform schedule, click here.

What's Next After This Game?

• The Canes will fly to Columbus on Monday, before taking on the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday.
• Next Game: Tuesday, March 31 at Columbus | 7:00 p.m. ET | FDSNSO
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