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Here’s what the Hurricanes think about the Canadiens
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Here’s what the Hurricanes think about the Canadiens

Originally posted on Dose.ca  |  Last updated May 20, 2026 7:09 PM ET
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There are just over 24 hours left until the start of the series between the Habs and the Hurricanes. Are you excited?

Ever since the Canadiens ended the Sabres' season, there's been a lot of talk about the next challenge facing the team. We've analyzed the Hurricanes, and we now have an idea of what to expect.

That said, it's also interesting to look at what the Habs' opponent thinks of the Montreal team. And today, we got just that.

One guy who's been making waves is Nick Suzuki. It felt like the Hurricanes really wanted to sing his praises on the sidelines of the series.

Jordan Staal, for example, called him an exceptional player.

And Rod Brind'Amour, for his part, also heaped praise on the Habs' captain, as well as his teammates on the Habs' first power-play unit.

The Hurricanes coach praised the five players on the unit, stating that they are excellent at what they do and that their combination is so threatening that it's a cause for concern for him.

And there's another player who, unsurprisingly, has been making waves: Jakub Dobes. The Habs' goaltender, who has been on fire since the start of the playoffs, is obviously a name to watch in this series.

His opponent, Frederik Andersen, admitted that he doesn't know much about Dobes. That said, he knows he's good and that he's on fire.

That pretty much sums it up, hehe.

It's not particularly surprising to see the Hurricanes making sure to butter up the Habs. By doing so, they're not giving Martin St-Louis's men any ammunition to get fired up ahead of the series between the two clubs.

But judging by comments from members of the Hurricanes organization, Nick Suzuki, Jakub Dobes, and the first power-play unit are the names causing quite a stir among the opposition right now.


In a nutshell

– Nick Suzuki has also been giving his opponents a hard time.

– Interesting.

– Rasmus Dahlin is optimistic.

– New contract for Timothy Liljegren.

– What do you think?

This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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