How to watch Canadiens vs. Hurricanes: TV channel and streaming options for January 1
Find out how to watch the Montreal Canadiens play the Carolina Hurricanes, with time, TV channel and streaming information.
By Data Skrive
Jan. 1, 2026 11:24 am EST
The Carolina Hurricanes (24-12-3) take the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (21-12-6) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first in the Eastern Conference (51 points), while the Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference (48 points).
How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Fubo (Stream now)
- TV: ESPN+
- Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
Montreal vs. Carolina odds
- Puck Line: Carolina -1.5 (+140), Montreal +1.5 (-165)
- Favorite Moneyline: Carolina -175
- Underdog Moneyline: Montreal +145
- Total: 6
- Total Over Odds: -115
- Total Under Odds: -105
Injury reports
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Undisclosed),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Groin),
Seth Jarvis: Out (Upper Body),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Upper Body)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Groin),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Jake Evans: Out (Lower Body)
Stats to know
- Sebastian Aho has totaled 35 points in 39 games (14 goals and 21 assists).
- Frederik Andersen has allowed 54 goals (3.38 goals-against average) and racked up 346 saves.
- Over 39 games played this season, Nicholas Suzuki has recorded44 points (1.1 per game), with 13 goals and 31 assists).