The NHL schedule on Tuesday includes a matchup between the Florida Panthers (21-15-2) and the Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers sit in eighth place and the Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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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
- With 22 goals and 22 assists this season, Brad Marchand is one of Florida's top contributors (44 points).
- Having scored 21 goals and adding 21 assists, Sam Reinhart is an important piece of the offense for Florida through 38 games.
- Florida's offensive effort is aided by Anton Lundell's 42 points. He's contributed 17 assists.
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 17 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 74 goals with 582 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 11 goals and 31 assists in 38 games for Montreal add up to 42 total points on the season.
- Cole Caufield has scored 37 total points (1.0 per game) this campaign. He has 18 goals and 19 assists.
- Lane Hutson has 36 points so far, including five goals and 31 assists.
- Jakub Dobes is 12-5-3 this season, collecting 461 saves and allowing 55 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Panthers vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
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 |