Panthers record best month in franchise history

The Florida Panthers had a December to remember.

The Atlantic Division leaders put together the best month in franchise history, going 11-3-0 and closing out December on a franchise record-tying seven-game win streak.

The Panthers collected a league-best 22 points in the month and leapfrogged the Montreal Canadiens for top spot in the division with a 3-1 victory at the BB&T Center on Tuesday night.

Aleksander Barkov notched 13 points in 14 games, and goaltender Roberto Luongo went 8-3-0 with a 1.80 GAA and a save percentage of .929.

Florida has the second-best record (21-12-4) in the Eastern Conference after starting December in 11th place.

The red-hot Panthers host the New York Rangers on Jan. 2.