The Florida Panthers (44-26-3) hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (34-30-9) in NHL action on Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers rank fifth with 91 points and the Canadiens are eighth with 77 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Canadiens: April 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 9th |
| Shots | 31.5 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 24.19% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.19% | 13th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.99 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 26th |
| Shots | 26 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 21.5% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.43% | 12th |
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Panthers vs. Canadiens Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart is one of Florida's leading contributors this season with 76 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.1%.
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. has 19 goals and 48 assists for Florida to compile 67 total points (0.9 per game).
- Matthew Tkachuk has created 57 points for Florida in 52 games this season, netting a goal on 14.1% of his shots and putting up 22 goals and 35 assists.
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 31 wins and 16 losses this season while giving up 118 goals with 1146 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 23 goals and 54 assists in 73 games for Montreal add up to 77 total points on the season.
- Cole Caufield is a key piece of the offense for Montreal with 63 total points this season. He has scored 34 goals and added 29 assists in 73 games.
- Montreal's Lane Hutson is among the leaders on the team with 57 total points (five goals and 52 assists).
- Samuel Montembeault is 26-23-6 on the season, giving up 151 goals (2.9 goals against average) and collecting 1337 saves with an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league).
Panthers vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Panthers
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin)
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2025 | Penguins | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/28/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/30/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-2 | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/6/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Flyers | L 6-4 | Away |
| 3/28/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Panthers | W 4-2 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Predators | - | Away |