The Florida Panthers (47-23-5) are seeking a regular season sweep against Atlantic Division rival Montreal Canadiens (28-33-12) on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00 PM ET at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Panthers are favored with a puck line at -1.5 (+115).

The Panthers have gone 2-3 in their last five games and need to get back on track soon. Their latest battle was a 6-4 defeat on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

They boast a 25-10-3 record on the road and they are competing against a weaker team they have had success against plenty of times this season. This matchup bodes well in their favor, assuming their offense can continue doing well.

The Panthers are scoring 3.20 goals and taking 33.4 shots to get there each game. Their performances in power plays are appealing, as they have scored 61 goals and have allowed 47 for a power play percentage at 25.2.

They are allowing 2.48 goals and 27.7 shot attempts from opponents each game. Their separation between their averages is what will help them here, as their defense is their best feature. They also showcase a penalty kill percentage at 82.1, which should stand out here.

The Canadiens recently snapped a three-game win streak with a 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Prior to that, they only allowed one goal each to their opponents in all three recent wins. However, they will need exceptional defense against a team they have struggled against all season.

Their record is already lacking in comparison to the Panthers, but they are 14-18-4 at home. While they have had struggles no matter who they play, they are at least more appealing in their own arena.

The Canadiens are getting 2.68 goals and firing off 27.7 shots per game. Power plays have been a struggle for them, as they have scored 41 goals and allowed 58 for a percentage at 17.6.

Their defense is a bit worse, as they allow 3.33 goals on 32.9 shots a game. As you can see, they have a negative ratio compared to their offensive output and struggle with a penalty kill percentage at 76.8.

MyBookie offers their odds for this Atlantic Division rivalry, where the Florida Panthers are -1.5-puck line favorites. In the three meetings so far, the Panthers have won on average a score of 4.33 to 1.25.

In their last meeting in February, the game was a lot closer and the Panthers won 4-3 in a shootout. However, look for the Panthers to continue their dominance and win by at least two goals.