The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens are locked in an intense battle for the 2026 Eastern Conference Final. After a dramatic overtime finish in Game 2, the series shifts north to the raucous Bell Centre. If you are trying to figure out how to watch playoff game #3 of the Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens game on TV Monday, May 25, 2026, we have you completely covered with all the TV and streaming options.
Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens: Game 3 Broadcast Schedule & Streaming Options
Puck drop for Game 3 is officially scheduled for 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, May 25, 2026.
If you are tuning in from the USA, the game will be broadcast nationally on TNT and truTV. For cord-cutters, live streaming is available on Max (formerly HBO Max).
If you are watching from Canada, fans can catch the English-language broadcast on CBC and Sportsnet (SN). French-language coverage will be provided by TVA Sports (TVAS). Streaming in Canada is available via Sportsnet+ and CBC Gem.
Regional Blackouts Explained for the NHL Playoffs
During the regular season, fans often face frustrating regional blackouts if they don’t have access to their local regional sports network. However, regional blackouts are virtually non-existent during the Conference Finals. Because networks like TNT and Sportsnet hold exclusive national broadcast rights for this round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, fans in the Carolinas, Quebec, and beyond will not be blacked out. You can stream or watch the game live anywhere in North America without local market interruptions.
Playoff Records, Game 2 Recap, and Key Injuries
Heading into Game 3, the Carolina Hurricanes boast a dominant 9-1 record in the 2026 NHL Playoffs, having swept both Ottawa and Philadelphia before running into Montreal. The Montreal Canadiens sit at 9-7 for the postseason, having survived two grueling seven-game series against Tampa Bay and Buffalo to reach the Eastern Conference Final.
In Game 2 on Saturday night, the Hurricanes edged the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime to tie the series at 1-1. Offseason acquisition Nikolaj Ehlers was the hero for Carolina, scoring twice, including an incredible sudden-death overtime winner at 3:29 of the extra frame. The victory was a massive bounce-back for the Hurricanes after suffering a 6-2 blowout loss in Game 1.
Regarding key injuries for the 2026 playoffs, the Hurricanes are currently healthy, while the Canadiens are missing veteran forward Patrik Laine (upper-body).
Top 5 Leading Playoff Scorers (As of May 24, 2026)
Carolina Hurricanes:
- Taylor Hall – 12 points (3G, 9A)
- Jackson Blake – 11 points (4G, 7A)
- Logan Stankoven – 8 points (7G, 1A)
- K’Andre Miller – 6 points (0G, 6A)
- Nikolaj Ehlers – 6 points (4G, 2A)
Montreal Canadiens:
- Nick Suzuki – 16 points (4G, 12A)
- Lane Hutson – 14 points (2G, 12A)
- Juraj Slafkovsky – 12 points (6G, 6A)
- Cole Caufield – 11 points (5G, 6A)
- Alex Newhook – 10 points (7G, 3A)
My Game 3 Prediction and Betting Odds Analysis
The current betting odds have Carolina as a -130 favorite on the moneyline, with the Over/Under (O/U) set at 5.5 goals. From my perspective, taking the Hurricanes at -130 offers solid value. Watching Game 2 from the press box, I saw Carolina’s relentless forechecking system finally break through Montreal’s neutral zone traps, holding the Habs to a mere 14 shots. Even with the Bell Centre crowd roaring, I expect Carolina’s defensive structure to dictate the pace of the game. I am predicting a 4-2 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes. Backing the Over 5.5 seems like the smart play as well, especially considering the likelihood of a late empty-net goal pushing the total to six.
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