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Opening odds for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Game 5 in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Opening odds for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Game 5 in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

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By: Stan Son

After squeaking out two overtime wins, Carolina left no doubt in Game 4, as Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal, and Logan Stankoven all scored late in the first period. The Hurricanes added an empty netter in the third period en route to a 4-0 victory.

Carolina out-shot Montreal, 42-18, and had six power play opportunities.

Now staked to a 3-1 series lead, Carolina goes home with the chance to close out the series and meet the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.

Carolina had the best home ice record during the regular season at 29-10-2, and have dropped only one game at home during this playoff run.

Let’s take a look at the opening odds on DraftKings Sportsbook for this Game 5 matchup between the Canadiens and Hurricanes.

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Opening odds for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes on DraftKings Sportsbook

The Hurricanes open as -225 moneyline favorites for Game 5 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Canadiens are +185 underdogs, with the total set at 5.5 goals.

Stan Son
Stan joined DraftKings in December of 2020. It was a glorious time, except for that whole COVID thing, when we got Madden streams and boisterous bat flips from the KBO. I was brought on board to bring some West Coast flavor. I especially love hoops, and most of my content is in that arena. When I walk along the beach, strumming my guitar, the beat that I hear is not one of crashing waves. No, it is the beat of the ball bouncing off the hardwood with highs provided by the squeaks of the sneakers. Ball is life.
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