In a thrilling matchup, the Montreal Canadiens are set to face off against the top-seeded Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final of the NHL playoffs. The Hurricanes, who dominated their division, will look to continue their impressive run in the postseason as they host Game 1 of the best-of-seven series in Raleigh, North Carolina. For Montreal, a win in this series would be a significant upset, but the team has shown resilience and determination throughout the playoffs. As the Canadiens look to make a deep run in the postseason, they'll face a stiff challenge from the Hurricanes, who are seeking to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

Montreal will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who are the No. 1 seed from the Metropolitan Division, in the Eastern Conference Final. Game 1 of that best-of-7 series will be in Raleigh, North Carolina, ...