Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens – Eastern Conference Final Starts Thursday

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 29: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes faces off against Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montréal Canadiens during the third period at Lenovo Center on March 29, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images The time has finally come. Montreal defeated the Buffalo Sabres in overtime on Monday night and have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals to do battle with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes