The Montreal Canadiens (24-13-6), winners of three home games in a row, host the Florida Panthers (22-17-3) at Bell Centre on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we project to pick up the victory in Thursday’s game.

Over the past 10 outings for the Canadiens, their offense has totaled 36 goals while their defense has allowed 25 (they have a 6-2-2 record in those games). In 31 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (16.1% success rate).

Panthers vs. Canadiens Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Canadiens 4, Panthers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (+119)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have a 22-17-3 record overall, with a 3-3-6 record in games that have required overtime.
Florida has 20 points (9-0-2) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
Looking at the nine times this season the Panthers ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-7-1 record, good for three points.
Florida has scored two goals in nine games this season (2-5-2 record, six points).
The Panthers have scored at least three goals 23 times, and are 19-4-0 in those games (to record 38 points).
In the 17 games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 9-7-1 to record 19 points.
In the 26 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 12-11-3 (27 points).
The Panthers’ opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Panthers went 10-6-0 in those contests (20 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have a 24-13-6 record this season and are 9-6-15 in games that have needed overtime.
Montreal has earned 22 points (10-4-2) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Canadiens scored only one goal in four games and they’ve earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
Montreal has four points (2-4-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Canadiens have earned 48 points in their 31 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Montreal has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 13 games and registered 18 points with a record of 9-4-0.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 9-7-2 (20 points).
The Canadiens’ opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Canadiens went 12-5-4 in those matchups (28 points).

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Panthers vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

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