The Carolina Hurricanes take a 3-1 lead against the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference final. Here's your NHL playoff update.

The Golden Knights look for a 3-0 lead against the Avalanche, and the SportsLine Projection Model has its best bets for Western Conference Final Game 3

The battle to join the Carolina Hurricanes in the conference finals of the 2026 NHL playoffs continued Sunday with a game in the East and a game in the West.

The Carolina Hurricanes have a chance to grab full control of the series tonight, while the Montreal Canadiens look to avoid falling into a nearly impossible 3-1 hole at the Bell Centre. My Hurricanes vs.

It's the Canadiens against the very well-rested Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, and the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference

The Carolina Hurricanes lost the first game of the Eastern Conference Final, but have since squeaked out back-to-back wins to take a 2-1 series lead. That means

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Taylor Hall slipped the puck past Dan Vladar at 18:54 of overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their second-round series in the NHL playoffs.

The Carolina Hurricanes are seeking their first Stanley Cup appearance since they won it all in 2006, and the Canes can move a step closer Wednesday night in Montreal. The Hurricanes lead the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final entering Wednesday’s Game 4.