Montreal Canadiens complete sweep of Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens completed a season sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-1 victory on March 29, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jakub Dobes delivered a stellar performance, making 34 saves and earning first-star honors, while the Canadiens scored three goals in a decisive second period.

Nick Suzuki, assisted by Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson, tied the game at 6:18, followed by Caufield's goal at 17:32, and a last-second power play goal by Suzuki at 19:53. Despite being outshot 35-18 and facing an intense first period where Andrei Svechnikov opened the scoring for Carolina, the Canadiens capitalized on their opportunities and showcased strong defensive efforts, blocking 32 shots.

This sweep marks a noteworthy accomplishment, as the Canadiens are the only team to defeat the Hurricanes three times in regulation this season, outscoring them 8-3 across the series. The victory also boosts Montreal's standing and morale as they move into their next game against Tampa on Tuesday.

The Hurricanes, on the other hand, face challenges despite maintaining a nine-point lead in the Metropolitan Division, with concerns raised about their reliance on shot volume over quality chances and their goaltending performance.