Final Score: Panthers 2 - Canadiens 6
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Panthers @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Panthers | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 58 | 55 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average goals | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Panthers | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 43 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 52% |
Recent Results
Panthers
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Rangers
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 19, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
Canadiens
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1