Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens - NHL Game Preview - March 24, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Tue Mar 24

11:00PM

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Carolina CAR--	-	-	-
Montreal MON--	-	-	-

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Hurricanes	3.19 GF AVG	2.83 GA AVG	16.80 Power Play
Canadiens	3.21 GF AVG	3.21 GA AVG	26.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jordan Martinook (LW)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 29
William Carrier (LW)	Illness	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Jaccob Slavin (D)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Seth Jarvis (C)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Charles-Alexis Legault (D)	Hand	03-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 2
Alexander Nikishin (D)	Ankle	12-26-2025Day-to-Day

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Sam Montembeault (G)	Not Injury Related	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Alexandre Texier (LW)	Upper Body	12-27-2025Day-to-Day
Jake Evans (C)	Lower Body	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Kirby Dach (C)	Foot	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4
Kaiden Guhle (D)	Groin	01-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 8
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

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