Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 4/7/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN2

Bell Centre is the site where the Montreal Canadiens (45-22-10) will take on the Florida Panthers (37-37-3) on Tuesday.

The Florida Panthers were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 5-2 loss against the Penguins in their last outing. Florida had 23 minutes in the box for this matchup. In addition, they had 6 power play opportunities and were able to notch 1 goal. The Panthers left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. For the matchup, they finished 2 of the 31 shots they tried.

When at even strength, the Panthers have allowed 212 goals while notching 174 on offense. Florida Panthers opponents have totaled 261 power play tries (2nd in the NHL) and have come away with 49 goals in those attempts. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Florida Panthers have notched 225 goals (21st in the National Hockey League) this season and have given up 261. Florida has taken 2,167 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.4%. For the season, they have racked up 77 points and their points percentage sits at .500. The Panthers so far have had 2,067 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .874. Florida has accumulated 259 power play opportunities and they have notched 51 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 19.69%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Sergei Bobrovsky. In his career, Bobrovsky has recorded 455 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .576. His save percentage is at .912 for his 40,085 minutes on the ice. Bobrovsky has seen 23,019 shots taken against him and has recorded 21,001 total saves. The opposition has scored 2,018 goals versus Bobrovsky in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.55. He has accumulated a win-loss mark of 456-265-58 and he started in 790 games. Bobrovsky has played in 805 games during his NHL career.

Their last time out, Montreal squared up with the Devils in a game where the Canadiens went home in defeat by a tally of 3-0. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this outing but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Canadiens netted 0 goals of the 18 shots on goal they tried.

For the season, the Montreal Canadiens have accounted for 266 goals, 100 points, as well as a points percentage of .649. They have permitted 237 goals to be scored by way of 184 goals at even strength and 53 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canadiens have earned 213 goals at even strength and 53 goals (9th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 222 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 23.87%. Montreal has taken 2,030 shots (23rd in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 13.10%, while allowing the other team 2,141 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 77.54% on the other teams 236 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.9%.

Across the ice you will find Jakub Dobes in net. Teams are averaging 2.72 goals per contest and he has allowed 144 goals in total. Dobes' percentage of quality starts sits at 62.3% and he has qualified for 33 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He got the starting nod in 53 games and has played 943 mins. Dobes is the owner of a lifetime record of 34-12-7 and has been in net for 55 games. He has a tally of 1,374 stops out of the 1,518 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .905.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Florida

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