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Canes take on Montreal in NHL Eastern Conference Final: Here are Game 5 photos

By Ethan Hyman and Robert Willett
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) breaks away from Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson (8) to score, giving the Hurricanes’ a 3-0 lead in the first period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Montreal on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) breaks away from Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson (8) to score, giving the Hurricanes’ a 3-0 lead in the first period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Montreal on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes play the Montreal Canadiens in the fifth game of the NHL’s Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 29, 2026.

The Canes lead the series 3-1. The series winner will face Las Vegas in the Stanley Cup Championship.

Keep checking back for more images from the game.

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Canes fans celebrate in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Canes fans celebrate in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina's Logan Stankoven (22) shoots as Montréal's Josh Anderson (17) defends during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's Logan Stankoven (22) shoots as Montréal's Josh Anderson (17) defends during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina's K'andre Miller (19) checks Montréal's Nick Suzuki (14) as he controls the puck in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's K'andre Miller (19) checks Montréal's Nick Suzuki (14) as he controls the puck in the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina's K'andre Miller (19) checks Montréal's Alexandre Texier (85) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's K'andre Miller (19) checks Montréal's Alexandre Texier (85) in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina's William Carrier (28) brings the puck up ice past Montréal's Noah Dobson (53) during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's William Carrier (28) brings the puck up ice past Montréal's Noah Dobson (53) during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina's Taylor Hall (71) scores on Montréal's Jakub Dobes (75) during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's Taylor Hall (71) scores on Montréal's Jakub Dobes (75) during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina's Frederik Andersen (31) stops the shot in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's Frederik Andersen (31) stops the shot in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates with teammate Shayne Gostisbehere (4) after scoring to take a 2-0 lead in the first period against Montreal during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates with teammate Shayne Gostisbehere (4) after scoring to take a 2-0 lead in the first period against Montreal during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Montréal's Alex Newhook (15) tangles with Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov (37) during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Montréal's Alex Newhook (15) tangles with Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov (37) during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) breaks away from Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson (8) to score, giving the Hurricanes’ a 3-0 lead in the first period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Montreal on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) breaks away from Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson (8) to score, giving the Hurricanes’ a 3-0 lead in the first period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Montreal on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina's Eric Robinson (50) celebrates scoring on Montréal's Jakub Dobes (75) during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's Eric Robinson (50) celebrates scoring on Montréal's Jakub Dobes (75) during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina's Jackson Blake (53) celebrates with Taylor Hall (71) after Hall scored during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's Jackson Blake (53) celebrates with Taylor Hall (71) after Hall scored during the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina's William Carrier (28) and Mark Jankowski (77) celebrate with Eric Robinson (50) after Robinson scored in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's William Carrier (28) and Mark Jankowski (77) celebrate with Eric Robinson (50) after Robinson scored in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Carolina's Jaccob Slavin (74) and Frederik Andersen (31) keep their eyes on the puck in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Carolina's Jaccob Slavin (74) and Frederik Andersen (31) keep their eyes on the puck in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Hurricanes fans celebrate after a first period goal by left wing Taylor Hall to take a 1-0 lead in the first period during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Hurricanes fans celebrate after a first period goal by left wing Taylor Hall to take a 1-0 lead in the first period during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Canes fans cheer as the national anthem is sung before the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
Canes fans cheer as the national anthem is sung before the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Ami Parrish of Lillington, N.C. sends her message to the Carolina Hurricanes as they warm up for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Montreal on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Ami Parrish of Lillington, N.C. sends her message to the Carolina Hurricanes as they warm up for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Montreal on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 9:26 PM.

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