| MATCHUP | Florida Panthers | Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 37-37-3 | 45-22-10 |
| Spread | +1.5 -135 | -1.5 114 |
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105) |
| Where | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC | |
| When | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Bell Centre. Here’s a Florida Panthers vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction. This article will include a Florida Panthers vs. Montreal Canadiens Pick.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers beat the Bruins, lost to the Penguins and play the Senators next. The Panthers have lost 8 of their last 12 games.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 2.92 goals per game and are scoring on 19.6 percent of their power-play opportunities. Sam Reinhart leads Florida with 29 goals, Sam Bennett has 32 assists, and Carter Verhaeghe has 183 shots on goal. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 3.39 goals per game and are killing 81.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed 150 goals on 1,225 shots faced, while Daniil Tarasov has given up 89 goals on 821 shots.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Rangers, split with the Devils, and play the Lightning next. The Canadiens have won 10 of their last 12 games.
The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.45 goals per game and are scoring on 23.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 49 goals, Nick Suzuki has 68 assists and Juraj Slafkovsky has 165 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.08 goals per game and are killing 77.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 104 goals on 1,078 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 81 goals on 635 shots.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won eight of their last nine games.
- The Panthers have lost seven of their last eight road games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last seven games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games.
- The Panthers have lost the second period in eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Panthers’ last four games at Bell Centre.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in 25 of their last 28 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have won the second period in each of their last five games against the Canadiens at Bell Centre when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canadiens’ last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Panthers’ last seven games against the Canadiens following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last four home games against the Panthers.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Brendan Gallagher has scored a goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games as home favorites against the Panthers.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in 13 of the Canadiens’ last 15 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Josh Anderson has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Mackie Samoskevich has scored a goal in four of the Panthers’ last five games as underdogs.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances at Bell Centre.
- Sam Bennett has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens are one of only two teams to win 25+ games when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season.
- The Montreal Canadiens are one of only two teams with two or more players to record at least 60 assists this season (Nick Suzuki and Lane Hutson).
- The Florida Panthers rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.32).
- The Florida Panthers rank 3rd in the league in penalty minutes this season (886).
Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
The Panthers and almost two times your money are extremely intriguing. The problem is the Panthers have nothing to play for and their draft position improves with every loss. The Canadiens have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month and they’re heading into the playoffs on a roll. These are literally two teams heading in different directions. Losing benefits the Panthers at this stage, while the Habs are riding high on confidence. Give me the Canadiens and the PL for max betting value.