Paul Maurice, Panthers Postgame: Montreal Canadiens Beats Florida. Again
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice meets the media after his team lost 6-2 to the host Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Jan. 8, 2026.
The Panthers were without Brad Marchand tonight; he did not play in the third period of Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Maurice said at the time it was out of precaution.
The Panthers got a pair of goals from Sam Bennett but nothing else; Florida has lost seven straight to the Canadiens dating to 2024.
Florida continues its six-game roadtrip (0-2) on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators.
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21 comments
no credit at all to the home team game, with all due respect Mr Maurice , you are delusional, your team was outplayed plain and simple.
Maurice is staying positive with half of his team not playing. I give him a lot of credit.
the pressure was there in second period but I felt like the habs managed it well. They come off an exhausting strech in defense and they switch to the first line then Texier puts in the insurance goal. That sealed the game and idk how much of it was luck and how much was skill but it was clean.
Habs were lucky … I guess
Bob needs bench time!!!
i like this coach . very honest
Injuries mounting. Not good. Paul doing the best he can with what he has. Let's Go Panthers‼️ ❤️🖤💛
They were outplayed by a better team and lost.
Hold fast Cats reinforcements are around the bend. After the USA brings home gold we’ll definitely compete for a third straight Stanley Cup!
Mr. Zitto has something cooking…
He knows what he's doing. Unlike the Hab's coach who is flying off the seat of his pants.
No shame in getting beat down by the Habs .
Florida can only win in the playoffs when Bettmans refs help them !
Don't forget the refs helping to.
Canada could use PM as our PM!! RESPECT.
Marice is full of himself Betmans NHL allowed this clown to injury people with no Penalitys last year and the year before, No pity for the Trump Super State Florida & the Weasels Bennet Marchant they cheer for .
The Panthers are an aging team.
Panthers suck, and missed the rat fuck, who knew he'd get his ass kicked.
Assuming that it will take 100 pts to make the PO, Cats will need to win 27 out of the 39 remaining games. I don't see this happening with the current injuries. And who knows who will come back healthy from the Olympics?
will put my money on a healthy florida to come out of the east but dont discount teams that beat you. give them some credit. you got your ass handed to you tuesday and thursday by leafs and mlt respectively
Canadiens surging, Panthers floundering see you in April. Maurice is a good coach with good players but you can’t win without help from Batman’s referees.
The Habs are having a good season and much improved. This year has been a testing year for the Panthers, from the beginning. But I still believe in #panthernation . 🏒🏒🏒
"Pops"#truschoolsports🥊🥊