The Tuesday NHL schedule features the Florida Panthers (21-15-2) hosting the Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers rank eighth in the Eastern Conference with 44 points and the Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference with 46 points.
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Panthers vs. Canadiens: Dec. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 17th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.31% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.08% | 7th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 25th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 25% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.87% | 23rd |
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Panthers vs. Canadiens Top Players
Panthers
- Brad Marchand is one of Florida's top contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 21.8%.
- Having scored 21 goals and adding 21 assists, Sam Reinhart is a strong contributor for Florida through 38 games.
- Through 38 games, Anton Lundell has proven himself as a contributor for Florida. He has 30 points (13 goals and 17 assists).
- Sergei Bobrovsky (17-9-1) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .887 for Florida.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has recorded 11 goals and 31 assists in 38 games for Montreal, good for 42 points.
- Cole Caufield is one of the top contributors for Montreal with 37 total points (one per game), with 18 goals and 19 assists in 38 games.
- Lane Hutson's five goals and 31 assists add up to 36 points this season.
- Jakub Dobes is 12-5-3 on the season, allowing 55 goals (2.9 goals against average) and amassing 461 saves with an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Panthers vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Groin),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Jake Evans: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Hurricanes | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Lightning | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Capitals | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Bruins | W 6-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Lightning | L 5-4 | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
