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 (-192)

Underdog: Canadiens (+160)

Over/under: 6.5

Panthers vs. Canadiens Prediction

Puck Line Pick:

Canadiens (+1.5)

How to Bet on Panthers vs. Canadiens

Panthers and Canadiens Betting Trends

Florida’s games this season have gone over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 29 times.

Montreal has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 36 of 73 games this season.

These two teams are scoring 6.1 goals per game between them, 0.4 fewer than this game’s over/under.

Opponents of these two teams score six goals per game combined, 0.5 fewer than this game’s total.

The Panthers have won 61.7% of their games this season when favored on the moneyline (37-23).

The Canadiens have been made an underdog 64 times this season, and won 29, or 45.3%, of those games.

Panthers Stats & Insights

The Panthers offense’s 228 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 11th in the NHL.

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

With a +30 goal differential, they’re ranked ninth-best in the league.

The Panthers shoot 9.9% as a team, ranked 24th-best in the league.

The Panthers’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 28.8 hits and 12.1 blocked shots per game.

In their last 10 games, the Panthers have gone 5-5-0 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.

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

Defensively, the Panthers have given up 24 goals (2.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Canadiens Stats & Insights

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

The Canadiens have allowed 243 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 26th.

Their -25 goal differential ranks 23rd in the league.

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

The Canadiens have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 24.2 hits and 17.4 blocked shots per game.

In their past 10 games, the Canadiens have gone 4-3-3 to earn 55.0% of the possible points.

They have averaged 3.4 goals per game (34 total) during that stretch.

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

Panthers Key Players to Watch

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

Aleksander Barkov Jr. has 19 goals and 48 assists to total 67 points (0.9 per game).

In 49 games, Sergei Bobrovsky has a record of 31-16-2. He has conceded 118 goals (2.44 goals against average) and has recorded 1146 saves.

Canadiens Key Players to Watch

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

Montreal’s Cole Caufield has racked up 63 total points (0.9 per game), with 34 goals and 29 assists.

Samuel Montembeault has a 26-23-6 record this season, with an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league). In 55 games, he has 1337 saves, and has conceded 151 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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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