Florida Panthers at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions
2026-12-05 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers @ 1:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MTL: 49.4%
FLA: 50.6%
Expected Goals
MTL: 3.10
FLA: 3.13
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MTL
Jacob Fowler - 7-1-1 | 0.925 SV% | 2.17 GAA
FLA
Jacob Markstrom - 4-2-1 | 0.885 SV% | 2.57 GAA
| Stat | MTL | FLA |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.904 | 0.885 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.938 | 0.864 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.64 | 2.57 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 63% • MTL at home vs FLA: 6-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | MTL 4 - 3 FLA | MTL | MTL |
| 2026-01-08 | MTL 6 - 2 FLA | MTL | FLA |
| 2025-12-30 | FLA 2 - 3 MTL | MTL | FLA |
| 2025-04-01 | MTL 3 - 2 FLA | MTL | FLA |
| 2025-03-30 | FLA 2 - 4 MTL | MTL | FLA |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-05 at 1:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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