How to buy Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes 2026 NHL playoff tickets
- The Montreal Canadiens have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after eliminating the Buffalo Sabres.
- Montreal will face the Carolina Hurricanes for a chance to compete for the Stanley Cup.
- Tickets for the series are now on sale, with prices for Game 1 starting at $270.
The Montreal Canadiens are heading to the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals.
Montreal took a difficult path, dropping Game 6 at home, but ultimately eliminated the Buffalo Sabres in overtime of Game 7 to advance.
SHOP: Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes 2026 NHL playoff tickets
The Canadiens took an early 2-0 lead before Buffalo tied the game in the third period, but Montreal's Game 7 hero emerged as Alex Newhook once again scored the go-ahead Game 7 goal, sending the Habs into the Eastern Conference Finals. Newhook is the first NHL player to score multiple Game 7 game-winning goals in a single postseason.
Now, the Canadiens will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round of the NHL playoffs to compete for their chance to win the Stanley Cup.
Here's everything to know about how to buy Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes Eastern Conference Finals tickets.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff tickets
As of publication, the cheapest tickets to see the Canadiens and the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals 2026 NHL playoffs are starting at $222 for Game 1. See the Canadiens vs. Hurricanes playoff schedule below.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff schedule
The Canadiens vs. Hurricanes series begins on Thursday, May 21 in Carolina. The Hurricanes will host Game 1, Game 2, Game 5* and Game 7*. The Canadiens will host Game 3, Game 4 and Game 6*.
- Game 1: Montreal at Carolina - Thursday, May 21 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $222
- Game 2: Montreal at Carolina - Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $267
- Game 3: Carolina at Montreal - Monday, May 25 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $708
- Game 4: Carolina at Montreal - Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $763
- Game 5*: Montreal at Carolina - Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $250
- Game 6*: Carolina at Montreal - Sunday, May 31 at TBD - Shop tickets starting at $975
- Game 7*: Montreal at Carolina - Tuesday, June 2 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets starting at $311
Montreal Canadiens NHL playoff tickets
- Game 3 in Montreal: Shop tickets starting at $708
- Game 4 in Montreal: Shop tickets starting at $763
- Game 6* in Montreal: Shop tickets starting at $975
Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff tickets
- Game 1: Montreal at Carolina - Shop tickets starting at $222
- Game 2: Montreal at Carolina - Shop tickets starting at $267
- Game 5*: Montreal at Carolina - Shop tickets starting at $250
- Game 7*: Montreal at Carolina - Shop tickets starting at $311
* = if necessary
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