An empty-net goal by Slafkovský with 2:01 to go followed by a hat-trick tally by Texier in the final minute sealed the deal for the Canadiens and sent Florida to their fourth loss in five games. On to Ottawa. Panthers continue road trip with stop in Montreal looking to avoid losing ground in playoff race

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens host the Florida Panthers looking to extend a three-game home winning streak. Montreal is 24-13-6 overall with a 7-4-1 record in Atlantic Division games. The Canadiens have gone 21-4-6 when scoring three or more goals.

DALLAS – Lane Hutson scored with 1:20 remaining in overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Sunday. Hutson, who also had an assist, skated down from the blue line and scored on a wrist shot from the right circle following a face-off win in the offensive zone.

The Canadiens seemingly have the Panthers' number, and with Montreal in good form overall, our NHL betting picks will back the Habs to win tonight. Free Panthers vs. Canadiens predictions for Thursday,

The Canadiens completed the calendar year with a win on the road against the Panthers, much like last year. But this feels different.

The Montreal Canadiens came into their matchup on Wednesday hungry to win their first game at the Bell Centre, and they did just that with a dominating 4-1 victory against the Calgary Flames.

Two Eastern Conference squads meet when the third-place Montreal Canadiens (24-13-6) host the 10th-place Florida Panthers (22-17-3) at Bell Centre on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest with everything you need to know ahead of Thursday's game.

Ryan Huska knew what his Calgary Flames were facing. The head coach warned his team before their game about the Montreal Canadiens' aggressive style and their a