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Panthers vs Canadiens Prediction & Odds - 3/30/2025

Florida Panthers vs. Montreal Canadiens prediction: who will win?

For today's Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 60% chance of defeating the Habs.

Florida Panthers: 60% win probability

Stellar defensive performance (194 goals against, 4th best in Eastern Conference)
Consistent winning record (44 wins in 72 games played, 4th in Eastern Conference)
Strong point accumulation (91 points in 72 games, tied for 4th in conference)

Montreal Canadiens: 40% win probability

Poor recent form (LLLLL, indicating 5 consecutive losses)
Defensive struggles (244 goals against, 9th worst in Eastern Conference)
Road game disadvantage (Playing away against a team with equal games played but 16 more points)

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Florida Panthers vs. Montreal Canadiens odds

Here are the latest odds for the upcoming NHL matchup between the Florida Panthers hosting the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, March 30, in what promises to be an exciting face-off between these two hockey powerhouses.

	Florida Panthers	Montreal Canadiens
Moneyline	-280 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)	+235 (via bet365 US)

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Florida Panthers vs. Montreal Canadiens preview

The struggling Canadiens skate into Sunrise desperate to snap a five-game losing skid that's seen them surrender a whopping 25 goals during that stretch and slip just outside the wildcard spot they've been battling for all season.

Florida, meanwhile, looks to build on back-to-back wins including Friday's overtime thriller against Utah, as they cling to a razor-thin lead atop the Atlantic Division standings.

The goaltending matchup likely features Sam Montembeault, who's been shaky during Montreal's slide, against Sergei Bobrovsky, who's been rock-solid with a 2.43 GAA this season.

Nick Suzuki remains Montreal's bright spot with his career-best 74 points, while Florida captain Aleksander Barkov has posted five points in his last five outings.

Oddly enough, the Canadiens have had Florida's number this season, taking both previous matchups - though the Panthers' impressive 9-1 record in their last ten home games suggests a different story might unfold on Sunday.

Montreal's defensive woes combined with their surprisingly potent offense against Florida this year (seven goals in two games) could turn this divisional clash into a high-scoring affair.

Watch for young defenseman Lane Hutson, who's emerged as one of the NHL's most exciting offensive blue-liners with 56 points already in his remarkable campaign.

With playoff implications for both squads and contrasting trajectories, this afternoon tilt at Amerant Bank Arena has all the makings of a desperation-fueled barnburner.

Key stats

1
Florida Panthers sit 4th in the Eastern Conference with 91 points while Montreal Canadiens are 9th with 75 points - a 16-point gap
2
Panthers' recent form reads WWLWL (3 wins, 2 losses) compared to Canadiens' LLLLL (5 straight losses)
3
Florida has a positive goal difference of +37 (231 goals for, 194 against) while Montreal has a negative -28 (216 for, 244 against)
4
Panthers have won 44 of 72 games (61% win rate) while Canadiens have won only 33 of 72 games (46% win rate)