Hurricanes vs. Canadiens schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Eastern Conference Finals series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Eastern Conference Final pits two teams on the opposite side of the spectrum this postseason. Few things are more appealing.
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The Hurricanes have been hockey’s best watch during the NHL playoffs, sweeping aside the Senators and Flyers in four games apiece. Rod Brind’Amour’s side looks the sport’s most effective machine ahead of the series — its third ECF appearance in five seasons.
The Canadiens, meanwhile, have found success in a different way. Martin St. Louis‘ bunch endured stiff challenges from the Lightning and Sabres, both of whom fired off endless shots at Montreal‘s target in their respective Game 7s. And yet, they survived, benefitting from not one but two Alex Newhook series clinchers.
Carolina has the might. But the Canadiens’ flair for the dramatic cannot be ignored, especially not as the postseason nears its crescendo.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Hurricanes vs. Habs, including broadcast information and start times.
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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens schedule
Date
Game
Time (ET)
Watch
May 21
Game 1 at Hurricanes
8 p.m.
May 23
Game 2 at Hurricanes
7 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV, fubo
May 25
Game 3 at Canadiens
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV, fubo
May 27
Game 4 at Canadiens
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV, fubo
May 29
Game 5* at Hurricanes
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV, fubo
May 31
Game 6* at Canadiens
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV, fubo
June 1
Game 7* at Hurricanes
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV, fubo
* If necessary
Where to watch Hurricanes vs. Canadiens: TV channel, live stream
The Hurricanes vs. Canadiens series will air on multiple channels. Game 1-4 will air on TNT and truTV. If Games 5, 6 and 7 are necessary, they, too, will be available to watch on TNT and truTV.
Fans can stream every playoff game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Games on ABC and ESPN networks can also be streamed on the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
Event
Dates
First round begins
April 18
NHL Draft Lottery
May 5
NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo
May 31-June 6
Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary)
June 21
NHL Draft at Los Angeles
June 26-27
Free agency begins
July 1
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