Games / NHL / Jan 2, 2027

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

The Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) visit the Florida Panthers (10-7-2) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET, at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL. TV: Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens.

NHLSaturday, January 2, 2027

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

1:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027

Florida Panthers10-7-2

DateJan 2, 2027

Time1:00 PM ET

VenueAmerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL

TVScripps Sports

Team comparison

Montreal CanadiensFlorida Panthers

Goals per game

3.4

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.9

11-3-4Record10-7-2

2nd in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Atlantic Division

6-2Road record / home record4-2

LWWLWLast 5WLLWL

L1StreakW1

Team stats

Montreal CanadiensFlorida Panthers

Goals Against Average

3.12

3.06

Shots Against per Game

28.3

25.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.3

85.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.47

3.11

Shots per Game

27.6

29.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

23.5

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

200

292

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

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

Recent form

Montreal CanadiensLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-2

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

Florida PanthersWLLWL

Nov 10, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsW 4-1

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

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

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

Florida Panthers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL.

How can I watch Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers?

TV: Scripps Sports.

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

Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4. Florida Panthers: 10-7-2.

Who is injured for Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers?

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

Where is Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers played?

Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL.

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