The Florida Panthers (21-15-2) square off against the Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6) at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers knocked off the Washington Capitals 5-3 in their most recent game, while the Canadiens are coming off a 5-4 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Tuesday’s game.

The Canadiens have a 5-2-3 record over their last 10 contests. They have scored 35 goals while allowing 27 in that time. On the power play, 30 opportunities have resulted in seven goals (23.3% conversion rate).

Panthers vs. Canadiens Predictions for Tuesday

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

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-146)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have finished 3-2-5 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 21-15-2.
Florida has 17 points (8-0-1) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the seven games this season the Panthers registered just one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
Florida has finished 1-5-1 in the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 23 games (19-4-0, 38 points).
In the 15 games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 9-6-0 record (18 points).
In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 12-9-2 (26 points).
The Panthers’ opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Panthers finished 9-6-0 in those matchups (18 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have a 7-6-13 record in overtime contests this season and a 20-12-6 overall record.
Montreal has earned 18 points (8-4-2) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Canadiens registered just one goal in four games and they’ve earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
When Montreal has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned four points (2-4-0 record).
The Canadiens have earned 40 points in their 27 games with three or more goals scored.
Montreal has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 7-6-2 (16 points).
The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 10-5-4 to record 24 points.

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