Florida vs Montreal Prediction: the Panthers Will Earn the Points

Prediction for the NHL match between Florida vs Montreal, which will take place on December 31st. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Florida is in good shape this season - they are second in the Atlantic Division and third in the East. With 44 points, the Panthers are clearly aiming to reach at least last year's success. Things are also going well for the team, as they have three victories in the previous three meetings. First, Florida beat Vegas (4-2), and after a short break, Tampa Bay (3-2) and the Rangers (4-3).

Montreal has been playing some pretty dismal hockey this season. The Canadiens currently sit in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with 35 points. That means that making the playoffs already looks like a challenge. Talking about Montreal's previous encounters, not everything is excellent, either. After losing to Minnesota in overtime (3-4), they defeated Chicago (5-2), but then lost to Carolina (5-3).

We think Florida can prove their status as a favorite in this meeting. The Panthers have been on a roll lately - they have beaten three top opponents, all in regulation time. Montreal has been performing much worse and occasionally loses to Florida in H2H meetings. We suggest back the home team to win outright.