Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 4/2/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-177) Canadiens (+145)

The Florida Panthers (47-22-5) are en route to Bell Centre on Tuesday where they will compete against the Montreal Canadiens (28-33-12). The odds on this game have the Panthers at -177 while the Canadiens are sitting at +145. The total has been set at 7.

The Florida Panthers had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Red Wings in their previous contest . Florida recorded 16 penalty minutes in this game. In addition, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score. The Panthers didn't have a great showing offensively in this game. For the outing, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 38 shots they put on goal.

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When playing at even strength, the Panthers let the opposition score 133 goals while notching 175 as an offensive unit. Florida Panthers opponents have tallied 259 power play opportunities (2nd in the league) and have scored 47 goals in those chances. In terms of scoring goals, the Florida Panthers have earned 236 goals (13th in hockey) over the course of the season and have conceded 180. Florida has attempted 2,473 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.5%. For the current season, they have scored 99 points and their points percentage sits at .669. The Panthers have seen 2,053 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .912. Florida has compiled 238 power play opportunities and they have tallied 61 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 25.63%.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Anthony Stolarz. Throughout his time in hockey, Stolarz has tallied 46 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .575. He has a save percentage of .914 for his 5,402 minutes on the ice. Stolarz has had 2,841 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,597 total saves. Opponents have scored 244 goals versus Stolarz in his professional career and his goals against average is 2.71. He has earned an overall mark of 41-30-9 and he has gotten the start in 80 games. Stolarz has been involved in 104 matchups over the course of his hockey career.

When they took the ice last, Montreal went up against the Hurricanes in a matchup where the Canadiens took the defeat by a final score of 3-0. They had 3 power play chances in this game but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Canadiens recorded 0 goals of the 26 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Canadiens have scored 155 goals at even strength and 41 goals (22nd in pro hockey) while on the power play. Montreal has attempted 2,024 shots (28th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 9.68%, while allowing their opponents 2,401 shots. Over the course of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have earned 196 goals, 68 points, as well as a points percentage of .466. They have allowed 243 goals to be scored by way of 185 goals at even strength and 58 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 233 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 17.60%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 76.80% on the other teams 250 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.9%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Sam Montembeault protecting the net. He has recorded 3,827 saves out of the 4,260 shots attempted, which gives him a rate of .898. Montembeault is the owner of a career mark of 47-59-19 and has participated in 139 contests. He got the starting nod in 123 games and has played for a total of 7,724 minutes. Montembeault's quality start rate sits at 52.8% and he has qualified for 65 quality starts in his career. His opposition is averaging 3.36 goals per game and he has allowed 433 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Montreal (+145)

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