Every Tuesday, The New York Times will look at the week ahead in the N.H.L., highlighting hot — or not so hot — teams and players. (All times Eastern.)
Canadiens at Panthers, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Look who’s lurking at the top of the Atlantic Division: the Florida Panthers. They have won six games in a row, their longest winning streak in eight years, and are 10-3 in December. They have done it with a stark mix of youth and experience. Their leading point scorer, Jaromir Jagr, is 43. Behind him is Jonathan Huberdeau, 22.