Panthers vs. Canadiens: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Panthers vs. Canadiens: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions - Bleacher Nation (2025)

Panthers vs. Canadiens Game Info & Odds

When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ESPN+

Live Stream: Fubo

Live Stream: ESPN+

Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

Favorite: Panthers (-162)

Underdog: Canadiens (+136)

Over/under: 5.5

Panthers vs. Canadiens Prediction

Puck Line Pick:

Canadiens (+1.5)

How to Bet on Panthers vs. Canadiens

Panthers and Canadiens Betting Trends

Florida and its opponent have posted more than 5.5 goals in 38 of 73 games this season.

Montreal has played 45 games this season with more than 5.5 goals.

The teams combine to score 6.1 goals per game, 0.6 more than this game’s total.

Opponents of these teams average six goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game’souting’s total.

The Panthers have won 37 of their 60 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (61.7%).

This season the Canadiens have been an underdog 64 times, and won 29, or 45.3%, of those games.

Panthers Stats & Insights

The Panthers’ 3.1 average goals per game add up to 228 total, which makes them the 11th-ranked scoring team in the league.

On defense, the Panthers have been one of the best squads in NHL play, conceding 198 goals to rank eighth.

The team’s goal differential is ninth-best in the league at +30.

The Panthers have a 9.9% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 24th in the NHL.

The Panthers have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 28.8 hits and 12.1 blocked shots per game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Panthers have claimed 75.0% of the possible points with a 5-5-0 record.

They are scoring at a 2.3 goals-per-game average (23 total) during that span.

On the defensive end, the Panthers have given up 24 goals (2.4 per game) over those 10 matchups.

Canadiens Stats & Insights

The Canadiens have scored 218 goals this season (3.0 per game) to rank 17th in the NHL.

The Canadiens have conceded 3.3 goals per game, 243 total, which ranks 26th among NHL teams.

Their 23rd-ranked goal differential is -25.

The Canadiens’ collective 11.5% shooting percentage ranks sixth in the league.

The Canadiens have not had a shutout win yet this season.

In the past 10 games, the Canadiens have earned 55.0% of the possible points with a 4-3-3 record.

They have put up 34 goals during that time.

On the defensive end, the Canadiens have allowed 3.6 goals per game (36 total) over those 10 outings.

Panthers Key Players to Watch

Sam Reinhart is one of Florida’s leading contributors with 76 points. He has 36 goals and 40 assists this season.

Aleksander Barkov Jr. is another leading option for Florida with 67 points (0.9 per game), scoring 19 goals and adding 48 assists.

Sergei Bobrovsky (31-16-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a .907 save percentage (19th in the league).

Canadiens Key Players to Watch

Montreal’s Nicholas Suzuki has recorded 54 assists and 23 goals in 73 games, good for 77 points.

Cole Caufield is pivotal for Montreal’s attack with 63 total points (0.9 per game), including 34 goals and 29 assists through 73 games.

Samuel Montembeault’s record stands at 26-23-6 on the season, giving up 151 goals (2.9 goals against average) and amassing 1337 saves with an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league).

Panthers vs. Canadiens Injuries

Panthers: Dmitry Kulikov: Upper Body (Out), Matthew Tkachuk: Groin (Out)

Canadiens: Kirby Dach: Lower Body (Out For Season)

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