Panthers Prepare for Battle at Bell Centre Against Canadiens

As the Florida Panthers gear up for their next challenge at the Bell Centre against the Montreal Canadiens, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying game. The Panthers have been on a rollercoaster ride lately, with their performance oscillating between highs and lows. However, there's reason to believe that they could claw their way back into dominance.

Looking back at the recent match on November 29 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was a nail-biter that went down to a shootout where FLA narrowly missed out on victory. Despite putting up 39 shots and maintaining a robust defense with 41 hits and 27 blocked attempts, they were only able to convert once during regulation time. The shootout highlighted some areas of concern as well; although they saved three out of five shots, it wasn't enough.

In contrast, just one day prior on November 28 against the Ottawa Senators, FLA showcased what can only be described as sheer dominance. They pounced with five goals from just 37 shots – an impressive shooting percentage of about 14 percent – while shutting out their opponents completely. Their powerplay was particularly lethal that night, converting three opportunities into goals.

However, in another recent game on November 25 against the Winnipeg Jets at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FLA failed to light up the scoreboard despite firing off an impressive number of shots (33). This inconsistency is something that needs addressing if they hope to consistently come out on top.

The upcoming game poses both an opportunity and a challenge for FLA. The Canadiens will not make it easy for them; playing at home always gives teams an extra boost of energy and confidence. But if FLA can harness some of that aggressive powerplay magic from their win over Ottawa while tightening up defensively like they did against Toronto – without relying solely on shootouts or overtime – there's every chance they could skate away with two points.

Fans should keep an eye on how well FLA manages faceoffs this time around; winning these small battles often leads to controlling the game's pace and ultimately its outcome.

The scheduled faceoff is set for December 1st at midnight UTC (7 PM Eastern Time) in Montreal’s iconic Bell Centre. Panther enthusiasts who can't make it north will have several viewing options: ESPN+ will stream nationally online while BSFL channel number 654 airs coverage tailored for away audiences.