The Panthers will play the Canadiens on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. 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
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Florida Panthers currently have a 89.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens heading into this matchup with a 94.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Florida Panthers - The Florida Panthers have a 8-8-0 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Florida Panthers now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens start this game with a 11-9-1 record as a home team. That puts them 6th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Florida Panthers rank 13th (130) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 5th (145) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Florida Panthers rank 11th (134) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Montreal Canadiens, they've given up 142 goals this season, ranking them 7th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Florida Panthers have a 2-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 2-4 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Florida Panthers have a 22-17-3 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 24-13-6 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Best Panthers at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Florida Panthers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Florida Panthers are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Florida Panthers are +1.5 -275 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Panthers
Canadiens
1/08/26 7:08pm EST | -110-110 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 52.38%.
- Florida Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Florida Panthers is 52.38%.
Florida Panthers at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
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Panthers
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/08/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Panthers
Total Goals
FLA at MTL 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1183 u -118Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
FLA at MTL 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1183 u -118Bet |
Brad Marchand
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at MTL 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at MTL 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Sam Bennett
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at MTL 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Sam Reinhart
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at MTL 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 55 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 0.564 | 69 | 29 | 191 | 182 | +9.0 | 16-11-1 | 15-6-6 | 2-4 | 6-3-1 | W3 |
| Florida Panthers | 54 | 28 | 23 | 3 | 0.519 | 59 | 25 | 165 | 176 | -11.0 | 14-12-3 | 14-11-0 | 3-1 | 5-5-0 | L3 |
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 Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Panthers | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +5000 Bet |
Florida Panthers & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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