Preview: October 6 at Montreal

MONTREAL - The Carolina Hurricanes have crossed the border for the first time this season, arriving at Bell Centre for a meeting against the Montreal Canadiens.

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When: Tuesday, Oct. 6

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. ET

Watch on HHN: Prime Video, Spectrum, Fubo | Full Broadcast Info

Listen: 99.9 The Fan, Hurricanes App

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Canes Record: 1-1-1 (3 Points - 3rd, Metropolitan Division)

Canes Last Game: 3-2 Win (OT) over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Oct. 3

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Canadiens Record: 1-0-1 (3 Points - 5th, Atlantic Division)

Canadiens Last Game: 6-5 Loss (OT) to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, Oct. 3

Last Time Out...

• After being displeased with their first two performances of the season, the Canes "played their game" on Saturday in Philadelphia. Outshooting the Flyers 40-18, the Canes needed overtime, but in the end, they walked away with their first victory.
• Sebastian Aho scored both goals in regulation, and Shayne Gostisbehere ended things in the bonus frame.
• In his first regular-season game since Dec. 20, 2025, Pyotr Kochetkov picked up the win in net, turning away 16 of 18 shots.

The Power Play...

• Scoring has been a hurdle for the Canes through three games, but they've found one area of success so far with it - the man advantage.
• Of their five goals this season, three have come on the power play, including two in Saturday's victory in Philadelphia.
• Among all 32 teams, their three power-play goals this season rank tied for fifth.

In Net...

• Victorious on Saturday, Pyotr Kochetkov was in the crease typically manned by the next day's starter at Monday's practice.
• However, with the day-before indicator serving as less of a sure-fire sign than in previous seasons, the team could also opt to go with Brandon Bussi for a third time in four games.

On The Other Side...

• After earning a win on opening night in Toronto, the Habs nearly pulled a rabbit out of a hat for a second victory on Saturday. Trailing 5-1 in Pittsburgh, four unanswered goals forced overtime, earning them a point before the Penguins thwarted the comeback bid.
• Captain Nick Suzuki leads the production in the early going, scoring once and adding three assists.
• In net, Jakub Dobes has started both games.

Injury Updates

• Forward Seth Jarvis is practicing in a yellow, no-contact jersey after offseason shoulder surgery. He was initially scheduled to miss "probably four to six months" from the end of June.

What Are We Wearing?

• The Canes are scheduled to wear their white uniforms.

What's Next After This Game?

• The Canes will fly back to Raleigh immediately after the game. They're scheduled to practice on Wednesday and take on the Vancouver Canucks at Lenovo Center on Thursday.
• Next Game: Thursday, Oct. 8 vs. Vancouver | 7:00 p.m. ET | Hurricanes Hockey Network | How To Watch