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Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 Preview: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes | 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Former NHL coach Pierre McGuire joins CBS Sports HQ to preview Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes.
(00:00) Hurricanes with 2nd longest layoff between playoff games
(02:03) Hurricanes 1-16 in ECF games since 2009
(03:27) Canadiens grind their way to Eastern Conference Final
(04:28) Series prediction
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