Will NHL's Carolina Hurricanes win Wed's Game 4 on the road in Montreal? CAR leads series 2-1.
65% of users predicted NO — the community missed this one. 26 predictions cast.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final on May 27, 2026, at Bell Centre in Montreal, moving within one win of reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. The Hurricanes now hold a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Carolina's offense erupted early, with Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scoring three goals in a span of 2:47 in the first period. Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-net goal late in the third period. Goaltender Frederik Andersen stopped all 18 shots he faced for his third shutout of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Hurricanes have been among the most consistent defensive teams in the postseason, relying on depth scoring and structured team defense rather than a single offensive star. Their road shutout in Montreal underscored Carolina's ability to suppress the Canadiens' transition game, which had been a key element of Montreal's playoff run. The community leaned toward Montreal in this game, with 65% predicting a Hurricanes loss — a majority that the outcome proved wrong.