Hurricanes-Les Canadiens Setup Looks Tight In Playoff Chess Match

Carolina and Montreal head into a playoff matchup that feels like it could hinge on one clean stretch of five-on-five hockey or one mistake under pressure. Betting previews like this usually circle the same truths, and the real one is that series games are often decided by who can control the middle of the rink when legs get heavy. The Hurricanes have the deeper playoff résumé, but Montreal has the kind of crowd and volatility that can turn a game sideways in a hurry.