Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers, Jan. 2, 2027
Montreal Canadiens5-3-2, 12 pts- 3:00 PMCT
- 2:00 PMMT
- 1:00 PMPT
Florida Panthers6-4-2, 14 ptsThe Montreal Canadiens visit the Florida Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. Puck drop is 4:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Canadiens arrive at 5-3-2 and the Panthers at 6-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Canadiens vs Panthers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.
| Matchup | Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 4:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena, Florida |
| Home team | Florida Panthers (Florida, United States) |
| Away team | Montreal Canadiens |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Canadiens vs Panthers Start?
The Canadiens vs Panthers start time is 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. That is 3:00 PM Central, 2:00 PM Mountain and 1:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 4:00 PM | Florida, Montreal |
| Central (CT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 1:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Canadiens vs Panthers
Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 4:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Florida and Montreal markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Canadiens vs Panthers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Canadiens and the Panthers meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | Florida PanthersFLAMontreal CanadiensMTL | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 2 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 16 | Florida PanthersFLAMontreal CanadiensMTL | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Apr 6 | Montreal CanadiensMTLFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Canadiens and Panthers
The Canadiens are 5-3-2, 6th in the Atlantic Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Panthers are 6-4-2, 5th in the Atlantic with 14 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 3-2-1 | 2-1-1 | 34 | 35 | W1 | 5-3-2 | WOTWLW | |
| 12 | 6-4-2 | 14 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-2 | 34 | 36 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWW |
Next Game for the Canadiens and the Panthers
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play vs Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 4 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHIMontreal CanadiensMTL | CHSN | Scheduled |
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play at Calgary Flames on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | Florida PanthersFLA Calgary FlamesCGY | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Canadiens vs Panthers
What time is Canadiens vs Panthers on Jan. 2?
4:00 PM ET (3:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Canadiens vs Panthers on?
The game is on Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Canadiens vs Panthers being played?
At Amerant Bank Arena in Florida, home of the Florida Panthers. The Montreal Canadiens are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Canadiens or the Panthers?
The Panthers. They are 6-4-2 with 14 points, against 5-3-2 and 12 points for the Canadiens.
How many times do the Canadiens and Panthers play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Canadiens vs Panthers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Canadiens vs Panthers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 6:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Canadiens vs Panthers on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Florida and Montreal markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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