NHL play on Tuesday features a matchup in Sunrise, Florida between the Florida Panthers (21-15-2) and Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET 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
- One of Florida's top offensive players this season is Brad Marchand, who has put up 44 points in 37 games.
- Sam Reinhart has 42 points (21 goals, 21 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 85 shots (for 13 goals) and 17 assists, Anton Lundell has created 30 points this season.
- In 27 games played this season, Sergei Bobrovsky (17-9-1) has given up 74 goals.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has totaled 11 goals and 31 assists in 38 games for Montreal, good for 42 points.
- Cole Caufield has helped lead the offense for Montreal this season with 18 goals and 19 assists.
- Lane Hutson has 36 points so far, including five goals and 31 assists.
- Jakub Dobes is 12-5-3 in 20 games this season, conceding 55 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 461 saves and an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Panthers vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Panthers
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
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 |
