Canadiens vs Panthers Prediction & Odds - 4/1/2025

The Montreal Canadiens will aim to make it four straight victories against the Florida Panthers when the Atlantic Division rivals face off at Bell Centre on Tuesday evening.

With Montreal clinging to the final wildcard spot and riding the momentum of Sunday's convincing 4-2 win in Florida, all eyes will be on Nick Suzuki who has tallied points in five of his last six games while the Panthers struggle without defenseman Aaron Ekblad.

The home team Canadiens seek to capitalize on their 5-1 record in their last six home games against an away team Panthers squad that's won just five of their last ten contests.

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers preview

The Canadiens look to continue their surprising dominance over the Panthers as they host Florida at the Bell Centre, having already swept their previous three meetings this season including Sunday's convincing 4-2 road victory.

While Montreal clings to the final wildcard spot and hopes to build momentum from their recent win, Florida has stumbled lately, dropping to third in the division after winning just five of their last ten games.

Nick Suzuki has been Montreal's catalyst with 77 points this season and has tormented the Panthers with three points in their head-to-head matchups, though Cole Caufield's production has dipped with just two points in his last five games.

On Florida's side, Aleksander Barkov remains solid but not spectacular with five points in his last five games, while Carter Verhaeghe's extended slump (one point in five games) has contributed to the Panthers' offensive struggles.

The goaltending battle features a clear advantage for Florida with Sergei Bobrovsky (.906 save percentage) likely facing Sam Montembault, whose .899 save percentage highlights Montreal's defensive vulnerabilities.

Missing their top defenseman Aaron Ekblad, the Panthers' typically stingy defense might struggle to contain Montreal's attack that's averaged 3.4 goals over their last ten games.

Bell Centre has been a fortress for the Canadiens lately, going 5-1 in their last six home games, which could prove decisive in this Atlantic Division clash.

With Montreal's defensive issues (allowing 23 goals in their past five games) and the Panthers eager to avoid a season sweep, expect a high-scoring affair that could easily surpass the 6.5 goal total oddsmakers have set.