The 2026 NHL Eastern Conference Finals heat up tonight at the Bell Centre in Montreal, with the Carolina Hurricanes looking to take a commanding 3-1 series lead and the Canadiens fighting to level things up. New FanDuel users can get $150 in bonus bets by placing a $5 wager before puck drop tonight.
Here is everything you need to know about the current FanDuel bonus bets offer and how to use it on tonight's Canadiens vs Hurricanes Game 4.
FanDuel Bonus Bets Offer: May 27, 2026
No promo code is required for FanDuel's current new-user offer. Simply sign up, deposit, and place your first $5 bet — if it wins, FanDuel credits $150 in bonus bets to your account automatically.
Detail | Info |
Promo code | No code required |
Offer | Bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets if your first bet wins |
Deposit required | $5 minimum |
Bonus bets expiry | 7 days from issue |
Eligibility | New users, 21+, eligible US states only |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Tonight's NHL Game: Canadiens vs Hurricanes, Game 4
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead with a Game 4 win over the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Wednesday, May 27. Puck drop is at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max.
Carolina leads the series 2-1 after a tight run of games, with Game 3 going to overtime where the Hurricanes capitalized. It has been a genuinely competitive series despite the gap in seeding. Carolina finished the regular season with 113 points as the East's No. 1 seed, while Montreal finished third in the Atlantic Division at 106 points and won back-to-back seven-game series against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres just to get here.
The Canadiens have been the story of this postseason. Montreal is the youngest team to advance to the conference finals in 33 years, with an average age of 25.8 — which ties the 1993 Canadiens, a team that won the Stanley Cup. Their reward for two gruelling seven-game series is a matchup with a Carolina side that swept both the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers without dropping a game, arriving rested and sharp.
The series opened with a stunning statement from Montreal. The Canadiens won Game 1 6-2 in Raleigh, becoming the first team to beat Carolina in the playoffs this postseason. Coach Rod Brind'Amour said after the loss his team was not sharp and the top players had tough nights. Carolina responded with back-to-back wins to retake the series lead, including two overtime victories that underline just how close this matchup has been.
Key Players to Watch
Lane Hutson, Montreal — The 22-year-old defenseman leads Montreal in scoring this postseason and carries a six-game point streak into Game 4, with eight assists in that run. He leads all players in the playoffs with nine power-play points and logs a team-high 26 minutes per game.
Nick Suzuki, Montreal — Suzuki has set a Canadiens record for the most road points in a single postseason with 14, on four goals and ten assists. His production away from the Bell Centre has been remarkable, and tonight he gets the home crowd behind him.
Taylor Hall, Carolina — Hall has 12 points and a plus-10 rating in the playoffs and is playing the best postseason hockey of his career. He has been one of Carolina's most consistent performers throughout the run and a key driver of their offensive transition game.
Logan Stankoven, Carolina — Stankoven has scored seven goals in eight playoff games and has been a pure finishing threat every time he steps on the ice. He is the kind of player who can swing a game in a single shift.
Frederik Andersen vs Jakub Dobes, goaltending — The goaltending matchup is one of the most compelling storylines in this series. Andersen is allowing a negative goals saved above expected figure and posted a .804 save percentage, which is unsustainably poor for a goaltender of his calibre. Meanwhile Dobes is sitting at plus-3.63 goals saved above expected, which is equally unsustainable in the other direction. A statistical correction in either direction tonight could define the game entirely.
Series Context Heading Into Game 4
Carolina has won eight straight road games when coming off an overtime win and nine straight games when facing a team on a losing streak. Both of those trends apply tonight, with Montreal having lost two straight after their Game 1 victory.
However, the Bell Centre crowd and the Canadiens' power play are the two factors that could shift the equation. Montreal has converted at 25% in the playoffs with 13 power-play goals across 14 games. Carolina's penalty kill has been outstanding all postseason, but the Habs have found ways to crack elite kills before in this run.
One thing working in Montreal's favour is the regular season sweep: they went 3-0 against Carolina in the regular season, outscoring the Hurricanes 15-8. That said, playoff hockey is a different environment entirely, and Carolina's postseason form speaks louder than regular season results at this stage of the year.
A 3-1 Carolina series lead would put Montreal in a very difficult position. No team in NHL history has come back from 3-1 down in the Conference Finals to win the series more than a handful of times. For the Habs, tonight is not quite a must-win, but it is as close to one as a non-elimination game gets.
What Is FanDuel Sportsbook?
FanDuel is the market leader in US sports betting, known for its polished app, fast payouts, and deep selection of betting markets across every major sport. Available across more than 20 states, FanDuel offers markets on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and major international competitions including soccer and tennis.
For NHL playoff games, FanDuel typically offers moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets alongside a wide range of player props — first goal scorer, anytime goal scorer, shots on goal, and more. Same-game parlay functionality is also available, allowing bettors to combine multiple markets from tonight's game into a single wager.
How to Claim the FanDuel Bonus Bets Offer Tonight
Puck drop is at 8 p.m. ET, so there is time to get signed up before the game starts. No promo code is needed — the offer applies automatically.
Step 1: Go to fanduel.com or download the FanDuel Sportsbook app.
Step 2: Register for a new account by entering your personal details. You will need to verify your identity and confirm your location in an eligible state.
Step 3: Deposit a minimum of $5 into your new account.
Step 4: Place your first wager of at least $5 on any available market — including tonight's Canadiens vs Hurricanes Game 4.
Step 5: If your first bet wins, FanDuel will automatically credit $150 in bonus bets to your account within 72 hours. Bonus bets expire seven days after being issued and cannot be withdrawn — only winnings from bonus bet wagers are withdrawable.
NHL Betting Markets Available on FanDuel Tonight
Moneyline — Bet on Carolina or Montreal to win Game 4 outright. Carolina are priced as road favourites tonight, which reflects their postseason form despite playing at the Bell Centre. Montreal's moneyline carries better value for anyone who believes the Habs can level the series on home ice.
Puck line — FanDuel's puck line market sets Carolina at -1.5 and Montreal at +1.5. Given how tight this series has been — two of three games going to overtime — the +1.5 on Montreal is one of the more attractive markets on the board tonight.
Total goals — The over/under is set at 5.5 goals. Projection models lean toward the over given the expectation that both goaltenders are due for statistical regression toward their career norms. Three games into the series, both Andersen and Dobes are performing at unsustainable levels in opposite directions.
Player props — FanDuel offers first goal scorer and anytime goal scorer markets for tonight's game. On the Carolina side, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and Logan Stankoven are the standout options. For Montreal, Lane Hutson, Cole Caufield, and Ivan Demidov are the key attacking names to consider.
Same-game parlay — Combining markets from tonight's game into a single SGP is one of FanDuel's most popular features for playoff hockey. An example build for tonight might be: Carolina moneyline + over 5.5 goals + Seth Jarvis anytime scorer. The combined odds provide significantly more upside than single-market bets.
Key Terms and Conditions
The FanDuel bonus bets offer is for new users only, aged 21 or older, located in an eligible state at time of sign-up. A minimum deposit of $5 is required. The $150 in bonus bets is only issued if your first qualifying wager wins — this is not a no-sweat or guaranteed return offer. Bonus bets expire seven days after being credited and cannot be withdrawn. Only winnings generated from bonus bet wagers are eligible for withdrawal. Full terms and conditions are available on the FanDuel website.
New players only. Must be 21 or older and physically present in an eligible state. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VT, VA, DC, WV, WY only. Full terms and conditions apply.
