Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds and Picks for Thursday, 01/08/26

The Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens are set for a Thursday night matchup at Bell Centre in Montreal. Hockey fans could be treated to a high-scoring affair. Florida’s offense has gone cold, but Montreal could be the perfect team to break that cold streak against. That’s because the Canadiens rank in the bottom third of the NHL in goals allowed per game (3.21) and penalty kill percentage (78.3%). Montreal goaltenders have combined for a less-than-ideal .885 save percentage this season. Sam Montembeault is projected to get the starting nod and he owns a .865 save percentage to go along with a 3.48 goals-against average in 17 games this season. After scoring just 4 total goals over their last 3 games, look for the Panthers to have more offensive success in this matchup.

While the Canadiens have been giving up plenty of goals, they have also been scoring at a high clip. Montreal ranks sixth in the NHL, scoring 3.33 goals per game, and ranks eighth with a strong 23.4 powerplay percentage. The Panthers have allowed 10 goals over their last 3 games and are surrendering 3.25 goals per game on the road this season. Consider the over in this one.

Panthers vs Canadiens prediction: Over 6 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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