US EditionCanadiens Strive for Continued Success in Clash vs. Panthers
Montreal Canadiens aim to extend a three-game home winning streak in their second meeting with the Florida Panthers this season, holding a strong 7-4-1 division record.
- On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens host the Florida Panthers in Montreal, Quebec, aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak at 7 p.m. EST in their second meeting this season.
- After a strong recent run, Montreal is 7-1-2 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.9 goals and allowing 2.3 per game with Lane Hutson contributing three goals and 12 assists.
- In the last meeting, Montreal defeated Florida 3-2 in overtime, with Nicholas Suzuki scoring two goals, and Suzuki has 33 assists this season.
- Panthers' high penalty totals may shape special-teams matchups as Florida Panthers rank third with 189 total penalties, averaging 4.5 per game, and 5.1 penalties and 12 penalty minutes in a recent 5-4-1 stretch.
- The matchup also matters for Atlantic Division positioning as Montreal Canadiens face Florida Panthers in their second meeting this season, with stats compiled by The Associated Press using Data Skrive and Sportradar.
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