Carolina Hurricanes surprised Montreal Canadiens, mounting an impressive comeback to win the game. Montreal Canadiens seemed to be in command, with a 85% chance to win toward the end of the game, but no lead proved large enough.
Carolina Hurricanes entered the game as the favorite, with a 62% chance to win before the game started. Montreal Canadiens led for most of the game, but Carolina Hurricanes seized the lead for good at the end of the game.