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Opening odds for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff ECF series

Opening odds for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff ECF series

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By: Charlie Cummings

Talk about some drama on Monday night. The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres needed overtime to settle Game 7, adding more tension to a series that has been full of it. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes were sitting back and watching, waiting for their opponent. It was Alex Newhook of the Canadiens who settled things and locked in our Eastern Conference Finals matchup in these Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Let’s take a look at the opening odds on DraftKings Sportsbook for this Eastern Conference Finals series between the Hurricanes and Canadiens.

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Opening Odds

Carolina, 8-0 in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, are solid favorites as expected. They’re second in Stanley Cup odds at the moment, and will look to set the tone in Game 1.

That Game 1 will be played on Thursday in Carolina. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. ET. The Hurricanes are -198 favorites on the moneyline for that home opener.

Charlie Cummings

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