Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canadiens versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL.
The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Panthers are the home favorites against the Canadiens in a Atlantic division matchup. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – Montreal Canadiens odds
Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Panthers have the leg up at 3-0. The Panthers also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 8 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-1.
- In their last five road games, Montreal has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Florida has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-0.
- Against the spread, the Canadiens have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 5-0 straight up.
Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
Coming into their game vs. Florida, the Canadiens are 15-14-5. They are 3-0-0 when favored and 12-14-5 as the underdog. When they have hit the road, they have a 8-5-3 record this season, and they are 7-9-2 at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Canadiens are averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, putting them in the 28th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 28th in the league. The Canadiens went 4-2 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 11-12.
Goalie Jake Allen gets the start and has made 12 starts this season. His record at this point is 4-6, and his save percentage is 0.56%.
Ahead of their matchup with Montreal, the Panthers have a 21-12-2 record. Their performance when favored is 17-9-0, while they hold a 4-3-2 record as underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 10-7-2 record, while they are 11-5-0 when playing at home.
Offensively, the Panthers come into the game at 2.9 goals per contest placing 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 3rd position in the league. The Panthers went 14-11 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 5-1.
Heading into this matchup vs. Montreal, goalie Anthony Stolarz has started eight games in this season. His current record is 4-3, and his save percentage stands at 0.37%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Panthers picking up a 4-3 win.
Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Tips
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Canadiens (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Florida Panthers Injury Report
- Jonah Gadjovich – Illness – Questionable
Montreal Canadiens Injury Report
- Carey Price – Knee – Out
- Tanner Pearson – Upper Body – Out
- Chris Wideman – Back – Out
- Rafael Harvey-Pinard – Lower Body – Out
- Kirby Dach – Knee – Out
- Alex Newhook – Ankle – Out
