The Eastern Conference’s fourth-ranked squad, the Montreal Canadiens (45-22-10), host the 15th-ranked group from the Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers (37-37-3), on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Tuesday’s game.<\/p>\n The Panthers have put up 28 goals during their last 10 games, while conceding 36 goals. A total of 20 power-play opportunities during that time have netted four power-play goals (20.0%). They are 4-6-0 over those contests.<\/p>\n Panthers vs. Canadiens Predictions for Tuesday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final result of Canadiens 4, Panthers 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-211) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Canadiens Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Canadiens have a 45-22-10 record overall, with a 13-10-23 record in matchups that have needed overtime. The Panthers have a record of 37-37-3 this season and are 8-3-11 in overtime matchups. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Panthers vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
\nSpread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nMontreal is 18-6-5 (41 points) in its 29 games decided by one goal.
\nIn the five games this season the Canadiens scored only one goal, they’ve finished 1-4-0 (two points).
\nMontreal has taken seven points from the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (3-6-1 record).
\nThe Canadiens have scored at least three goals 58 times, and are 41-8-9 in those games (to record 91 points).
\nIn the 24 games when Montreal has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 18-5-1 to register 37 points.
\nWhen it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 16-14-2 (34 points).
\nThe Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 41 games, going 26-7-8 to record 60 points.
\nPanthers Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn the 23 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 32 points.
\nThis season the Panthers registered only one goal in 17 games and have gone 2-14-1 (five points).
\nFlorida has earned 10 points (4-13-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
\nThe Panthers have scored more than two goals 40 times, earning 62 points from those matchups (31-9-0).
\nThis season, Florida has recorded a single power-play goal in 28 games and registered 29 points with a record of 14-13-1.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 21-21-3 (45 points).
\nThe Panthers’ opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Panthers went 15-14-0 in those contests (30 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Bell Centre in Montr\u00e9al, Quebec<\/p>\n