Panthers visit Canadiens for crucial division matchup
The Florida Panthers, leading the Atlantic Division with a record of 41-22-3, will face the Montreal Canadiens, who are fifth in the division at 31-27-7. The Panthers have won 12 of their last 15 games. Montreal recently struggled, losing three of their last four after a five-game winning streak. They are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind the eighth-place Columbus Blue Jackets. This matchup is the second of four meetings this season, with Montreal winning the first game 4-0. The teams will meet again on March 30 and April 1.