The Saturday NHL slate includes the Florida Panthers (22-12-2) hosting the Montreal Canadiens (14-17-3) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Panthers rank fourth and the Canadiens 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Canadiens: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- 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 | 3.44 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 30.6 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 26.32% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 12th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 30th |
| Shots | 24.8 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 22.02% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.97% | 10th |
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Panthers vs. Canadiens Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart has been important to Florida's offense this season, putting up 45 points in 36 games.
- With 13 goals and 22 assists, Matthew Tkachuk is one of the most important offensive options for Florida with his 35 points (one per game).
- Through 26 games, Aleksander Barkov Jr. has proven himself as another option for Florida. He has 33 points (10 goals and 23 assists).
- In the 24 games Sergei Bobrovsky has played this season, his save percentage is .895, 41st in the league.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 35 points make him a vital offensive option for Montreal. He has put up 11 goals and 24 assists in 34 games.
- Cole Caufield has helped lead the attack for Montreal this season with 17 goals and 15 assists.
- Lane Hutson's two goals and 22 assists add up to 24 points this season.
- Samuel Montembeault has a 12-14-2 record this season, with a .901 save percentage (32nd in the league). He has 670 saves, and has given up 74 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Panthers vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Questionable (Upper Body),
Matthew Tkachuk: Questionable (Knee),
Niko Mikkola: Questionable (Upper Body)
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee),
Patrik Laine: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Blues | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Lightning | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Lightning | L 4-0 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Red Wings | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Blue Jackets | L 5-4 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |