Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens, Dec. 5, 2026
Florida Panthers6-4-2, 14 pts- 12:00 PMCT
- 11:00 AMMT
- 10:00 AMPT
Montreal Canadiens6-3-2, 14 ptsThe Florida Panthers visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. Puck drop is 1:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Panthers arrive at 6-4-2 and the Canadiens at 6-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Panthers vs Canadiens Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Canadiens play at Bell Centre in Montreal.
| Matchup | Florida Panthers at Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 1:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Bell Centre, Montreal |
| Home team | Montreal Canadiens (Montreal, United States) |
| Away team | Florida Panthers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Panthers vs Canadiens Start?
The Panthers vs Canadiens start time is 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. That is 12:00 PM Central, 11:00 AM Mountain and 10:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 1:00 PM | Montreal, Florida |
| Central (CT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 11:00 AM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 10:00 AM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Panthers vs Canadiens
Florida Panthers at Montreal Canadiens is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 1:00 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 Montreal and Florida markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Panthers vs Canadiens in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Panthers and the Canadiens 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 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Jan 2 | Montreal CanadiensMTLFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Mar 16 | Florida PanthersFLAMontreal CanadiensMTL | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Apr 6 | Montreal CanadiensMTLFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Panthers and Canadiens
The Panthers are 6-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. The Canadiens are 6-3-2, 5th in the Atlantic with 14 points and 5-3-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6-4-2 | 14 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-2 | 34 | 36 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWW | |
| 11 | 6-3-2 | 14 | 3-2-1 | 3-1-1 | 36 | 36 | W2 | 5-3-2 | WWOTWL |
Next Game for the Panthers and the Canadiens
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs Boston Bruins on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 |  Boston BruinsBOSFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens next play vs Ottawa Senators on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTTMontreal CanadiensMTL | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
FAQ About Panthers vs Canadiens
What time is Panthers vs Canadiens on Dec. 5?
1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT, 11:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Panthers vs Canadiens 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 Panthers vs Canadiens being played?
At Bell Centre in Montreal, home of the Montreal Canadiens. The Florida Panthers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Panthers or the Canadiens?
They are level on 14 points. The Panthers are 6-4-2 and the Canadiens are 6-3-2.
How many times do the Panthers and Canadiens play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Panthers vs Canadiens 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 Panthers vs Canadiens end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 3:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Panthers vs Canadiens on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Montreal and Florida markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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