The Florida Panthers (22-17-3) aim to break a six-game losing streak as they continue their six-game road trip against the Montreal Canadiens (24-13-6) at Bell Centre. The Panthers, having struggled recently, opened this road stretch with a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. While Carter Verhaeghe’s goal marked his twelfth of the season, the team fell behind quickly, conceding three goals in a short span, leaving them trailing throughout the game. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky managed to stop 19 of 22 shots but suffered his third loss in the last four outings. Additionally, Sam Bennett saw his impressive nine-game point streak come to an end, and notable player Brad Marchand was sidelined after two periods.
The Canadiens, meanwhile, are riding high with a successful 7-1-2 run and are just one point behind the Atlantic Division leaders, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Their recent victory over the Calgary Flames, where they won 4-1, featured strong performances from Alexandre Texier, who contributed one goal and two assists, alongside teammates Lane Hutson, Oliver Kapanen, and Cole Caufield, all scoring for Montreal. The Canadiens’ goalie Jacob Fowler had a solid game with 28 saves, and they are expected to feature former Panther Sam Montembeault in goal for this matchup.
Tonight’s game will take place at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre, airing on Scripps and available on 104.3 WQAM for radio listeners. This matchup marks game two out of three between these teams in the season series, following a previous encounter where the Canadiens edged the Panthers 3-2 in overtime on December 30, 2025. As both teams gear up for this crucial game, fans will be eager to see if the Panthers can turn their fortunes around against the formidable Canadiens.