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Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Florida Panthers (9-7-2) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. TV: Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers.

NHLSaturday, December 5, 2026

Florida Panthers9-7-2

1:00 PM ETDec 5, 2026

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateDec 5, 2026

Time1:00 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

TVScripps Sports

Team comparison

Florida PanthersMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

3.1

3.6

Goals allowed per game

3.1

9-7-2Record11-3-4

5th in Atlantic DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

5-7Road record / home record5-4

LLWLWLast 5WWLWW

L2StreakW2

Team stats

Florida PanthersMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

3.06

3.12

Shots Against per Game

25.3

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.7

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.11

3.47

Shots per Game

29.5

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

23.5

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

292

200

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Florida Panthers

Sandis Vilmanis LW · Undisclosed

Out

Brad Marchand LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

Aleksander Barkov C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Mike Matheson D · Lower Body

Out

Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Florida PanthersLLWLW

Nov 8, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 1-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-3

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsL 3-5

Oct 30, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 5-2

Montreal CanadiensWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Dallas StarsW 5-2

Season series

Series starts 12/5

Apr 6, 2027MTL 0, FLA 0

Mar 16, 2027FLA 0, MTL 0

Jan 2, 2027MTL 0, FLA 0

Dec 5, 2026FLA 0, MTL 0

Team pages

Florida Panthers
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

How can I watch Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens?

TV: Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens?

Florida Panthers: 9-7-2. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: Florida Panthers: Sandis Vilmanis, Brad Marchand, Aleksander Barkov, Jonah Gadjovich. Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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