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Will the Carolina Hurricanes Surge in Montreal's Bell Centre?

As the Carolina Hurricanes prepare to face off against the Montreal Canadiens, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The Hurricanes have been showcasing a strong game recently, with their last outing resulting in a dominant 7-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they peppered the Senators with 38 shots and capitalized seven times, boasting an 18 percent shooting success rate.


Dec 28, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast (71) takes a shot during the warmups before the game Montreal Canadiens at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The power play contributed one goal from three opportunities, while their penalty kill remained unbreached. Even strength play was particularly notable as six of their seven goals came at even strength, demonstrating a balanced and potent attack.


Defensively, Carolina has been just as formidable. The goaltending was perfect during even-strength play against Florida Panthers, contributing to a shutout win where they scored four goals on 35 shots for an eleven percent conversion rate. This defensive solidity is further highlighted by winning fifty-seven percent of faceoffs and blocking ten shots.


Dec 28, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris (54) tires to control the puck against Carolina Hurricanes left wing Michael Bunting (58) during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina's recent trend suggests that they are finding ways to win through both offensive firepower and defensive resilience. As they head into Montreal's Bell Centre—a venue known for its energetic atmosphere—it will be interesting to see how this balance plays out on away ice.


The upcoming clash promises excitement for Hurricanes fans who can catch all the action on ESPN+ or BSSO when the puck drops at 7:00 PM EDT on March 30th at Bell Centre in Montreal.


Dec 28, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) takes a shot against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
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