Panthers vs Canadiens Prediction 4/1/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Panthers vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 1st at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 44-26-3 this season after they lost to Montreal by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Florida tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Panthers outshot Montreal by a total of 26-22, won 41.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Reinhart and Jones, while Bobrovsky stopped 18 out of 21 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Panthers defeated the Hockey Club by a score of 2-1 and the Penguins by a score of 4-3. Florida has won three of their last five games, and they are currently tied for second in the Atlantic standings with 91 points. Florida has scored 3.12 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 23.9% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 36 goals, 40 assists, and 199 shots on goal, while Aleksander Barkov has added 19 goals, 48 assists, and 138 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 31-16-2 with a 2.44 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 34-30-9 this year after they defeated Florida by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Montreal led 1-0 and 2-1, but they needed two goals in the third for the win. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 26-22, won 58.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Gallagher, Laine, Slafkovsky, and Suzuki, while Montembeault stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Canadiens lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-1 and the Flyers by a score of 6-4. Montreal has lost five of their last six games, and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 77 points. Montreal has scored 2.99 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.33 goals per game, while also going 21.5% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 23 goals, 54 assists, and 152 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 34 goals, 29 assists, and 214 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 26-23-6 with a 2.91 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year. The Canadiens will meet the Bruins after this game.

Why the Panthers will beat the Canadiens 

• The Panthers have won nine of their last 10 games following a loss.
• The Canadiens have lost five of their last six games.
• The Panthers have covered the puck line in six of their last seven night games against the Canadiens following a loss.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.
• The Canadiens have lost the second period in each of their last four games at Bell Centre when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Panthers’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Canadiens’ last six night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last seven home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Panthers’ last five games as favorites against the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Christian Dvorak has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens’ last three home games.
• Juraj Slafkovsky has recorded an assist in each of the Canadiens’ last four games as underdogs against the Panthers.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances.
• Aaron Ekblad has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances.
• Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Panthers as road favorites.

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Panthers vs Canadiens Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak with a nice win over Florida last time out, and they will look to do it again on home ice here. The Canadiens are 18-12-5 at home this year, while the Panthers are 20-15-1 on the road. Florida hasn’t been their best over their last nine games, and they are just 2-4 in their last six road games. The Panthers have scored two goals or fewer in five of their last seven games, but they should have more success against this Montreal defense that has allowed at least four goals in five of their last six games. Take Florida to bounce back with a win by at least two goals here.