The Panthers will play the Canadiens on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Florida Panthers take on the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Florida Panthers now have a 86.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens starting this game with a 95.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Florida Panthers - The Florida Panthers start this game with a 16-22-0 record as an away team, ranking them 9th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Florida Panthers rank 2nd for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens head to the first puck drop with a 22-14-2 record as a home team, putting them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Florida Panthers rank 17th (230) for goals scored. The Montreal Canadiens currently sit 5th (269) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Florida Panthers rank 5th (262) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Montreal Canadiens have allowed 242 goals this season, resulting in a 10th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Florida Panthers have a 5-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens sporting a 3-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Florida Panthers have a 37-37-3 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 45-22-10 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Florida Panthers journey to face the Montreal Canadiens on April 7th... The Panthers stand at 37-37-3, while the Canadiens boast a 45-22-10 record...
In the quest for playoff seeds, the Panthers with a 0.481 win percentage face the Canadiens... With a 0.584 win percentage and 100 points, the Canadiens hold a strong advantage...
We've provided each team's standings below... The tables below contain the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets for this matchup...
So place your bets and join the magical journey of NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM... Let the clash of the Panthers and Canadiens be a spectacle to behold!
Best Panthers at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Montreal Canadiens are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Florida Panthers are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 -105 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Florida Panthers are +1.5 -115 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Panthers
Canadiens
4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | +220-275 |
- Florida Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $220 at +220 odds. The implied probability for Florida Panthers is 31.25%.
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $36.36 at -275 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 73.33%.
Florida Panthers at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
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Panthers
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Panthers
Total Goals
FLA at MTL 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1102.5 u -125Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
FLA at MTL 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | 4 o -1024 u -135Bet |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at MTL 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +2500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Juraj Slafkovsky
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at MTL 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
Matthew Tkachuk
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at MTL 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Nick Suzuki
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at MTL 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Sam Bennett
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at MTL 4/07/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Montreal Canadiens | 82 | 48 | 24 | 10 | 0.585 | 106 | 44 | 283 | 256 | +27.0 | 24-15-2 | 24-9-8 | 4-5 | 7-3-0 | L1 |
| e - Florida Panthers | 82 | 40 | 38 | 4 | 0.488 | 84 | 35 | 251 | 276 | -25.0 | 23-15-3 | 17-23-1 | 5-2 | 5-4-1 | W3 |
Florida Panthers & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Florida Panthers Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Florida Panthers YR: futures available
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +1100 Bet |
Florida Panthers & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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