Florida vs Montreal Prediction: the Panthers Won't Struggle

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Florida vs Montreal, which will take place on December 28th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Florida's having a great season. The Panthers are clearly going to repeat last year's success, and they've got a good shot at it. The team hasn't actually got weaker, it's more about emotion and psychology. In 36 games, the Panthers have won 22 and lost 14, making 46 points and they're currently third in the Eastern standings. Before the Christmas break, they had a great run of four wins, but then they got hit by a 0-4 defeat by Tampa Bay.

As for Montreal, no one's really counting on them. It's clear that Martin St. Louis is already getting the most out of the team, and with such limited resources, it's really hard to make the wild card. Right now, the Canadiens are only 14th in the Eastern Conference with 31 points.Before the break, Montreal was good, with a three-game winning streak, but a trip to visit Columbus ended in defeat (4-5).

We don't think that Florida will have any problems in the upcoming battle. The Panthers play really exemplary hockey, only occasionally allowing misfires. Plus, Paul Maurice's charges hardly ever lose to outsiders, and with the fans' support in Sunrise, there's no reason to expect them to fail. Montreal is at the bottom of the Eastern standings, while the Panthers are third and in contention for their second straight Stanley Cup. We suggest not making anything up, and choosing the home team.