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Todd Cordell<\/a> 12+ years betting experience<\/p>\n \n Updated: \u2022 3 min read<\/p>\n Anticipate another defensive grind, as our NHL expert explains why scoring will once again be hard to come by.<\/p>\n Photo By – Reuters Connect. Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) looks up at the scoreboard.<\/p>\n Each of the last three Eastern Conference Finals matchups has finished with five or fewer total goals.<\/p>\n With Montreal on the brink of elimination tonight, my Canadiens vs. Hurricanes predictions point to yet another tight, low-scoring contest.<\/p>\n Let’s get right into my NHL picks<\/a> for Friday, May 29.<\/p>\n UPDATE: Added prediction for who will win & +325 SGP pick.<\/p>\n Canadiens vs Hurricanes Game 5 prediction tonight Hurricanes: The Canadiens look like a team that is completely out of gas. They have no answers for Carolina’s relentless forechecking and pressure, and Montreal continues to spend most of each game on its heels.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Hurricanes have won the expected goal battle 19.24-8.40, yet are only up 12-10 on the scoreboard. Carolina will end this series on home ice.<\/p>\n Canadiens vs Hurricanes best bet: Under 5.5 (-110)<\/p>\n The Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> have limited shot attempts, expected goals, and goals more effectively than every team in the playoffs. They are giving up next to nothing on a nightly basis, which helps explain why 10 of their 12 games have gone Under the total.<\/p>\n The Hurricanes have been particularly smothering against the Montreal Canadiens<\/a>, who are completely gassed after consecutive seven-game series vs. division rivals.<\/p>\n Generating offense will be a problem for Montreal, while Jakub Dobes<\/a>, the playoff leader in Goals Saved Above Expected<\/a>, has proven reliable at limiting the opponent.<\/p>\n Expect a 3-2 type of game in Carolina. Playable to -125.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account Nick Suzuki Over 1.5 shots Nick Suzuki<\/a> is leading the Canadiens with 10 shots on goal this series. He has multiple shots in six of seven games against Carolina dating back to the regular season, and Montreal’s captain will be relied upon heavily to lead the way in this elimination game.<\/p>\n
\n \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/p>\n
\nMay 29, 2026 , 05:13 PM ET<\/p>\n
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\nCanadiens vs Hurricanes Game 5 same-game parlay<\/p>\n
\nLane Hutson Over 0.5 assists
\nLane Hutson Over 1.5 blocked shots<\/p>\n