NHL: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Picks — Series Schedule, Odds, and Prediction
Another year of playoff hockey means yet another opportunity for the Toronto Maple Leafs to dream that this could be...

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Last updated May 2, 8:41am ET
Another year of playoff hockey means yet another opportunity for the Toronto Maple Leafs to dream that this could be their year to end the Stanley Cup hoodoo.
However, they face a daunting challenge in the second round, as the Canadian team come up against the 2024 Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers. Find the series odds, schedule, and our picks here.
Series Odds
To Win Series | Odds |
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Florida Panthers | -171 |
Toronto Maple Leafs | +150 |
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Series Schedule
Game | Date | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
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1 | TBD | Maple Leafs | Panthers | Scotiabank Arena |
2 | TBD | Maple Leafs | Panthers | Scotiabank Arena |
3 | TBD | Panthers | Maple Leafs | Amerant Bank Arena |
4 | TBD | Panthers | Maple Leafs | Amerant Bank Arena |
5 | TBD | Maple Leafs | Panthers | Scotiabank Arena |
6 | TBD | Panthers | Maple Leafs | Amerant Bank Arena |
7 | TBD | Maple Leafs | Panthers | Scotiabank Arena |
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs: Head-to-Head Record
Stat | Total | Panthers | Maple Leafs |
---|---|---|---|
Total Matches | 111 | 52 | 52 |
Total Goals | 662 | 338 | 324 |
NHL Wins | 111 | 52 | 52 |
The Florida Panthers boast a strong record against the Maple Leafs, having won four of the last five head-to-head meetings. That includes 3-1 success in the previous meeting between the teams on April 9, 2025.
Toronto’s only win in their last five clashes with the Panthers was achieved on April 3, 2025.
Season Overview
Panthers | Maple Leafs | |
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47-31-4 | 2024-25 Record | 52-26-4 |
27-12-2 | Home Record | 27-13-1 |
20-19-2 | Away Record | 25-13-3 |
252 | Goals For | 268 |
223 | Goals Against | 231 |
Panthers Route to Second Round
The Florida Panthers took the scalp of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs, eventually coming through in five games following a 6-3 success. Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart were among the scorers in the win in Florida on May 1, 2025.
Panthers Injury News
The Panthers will have a fully fit roster for the series against the Maple Leafs.
Maple Leafs Route to Second Round
The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the Eastern Conference. Their progression was secured following a game six win in Ottawa on May 1. William Nylander scored twice in the 4-2 victory.
Maple Leafs Injury News
Jani Hakanpaa is the only doubt for the Maple Leafs, but the player should be fit enough to return during the series against the Panthers.
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Series Picks
It has already been a season of progression for the Maple Leafs after winning the division title for the first time since 2013-14. However, playoff series wins have still been a rarity, with their first round success against the Lightning in 2022-23 being their only win since 2004.
But, there is something different about the team this season, and we could see their dreams of Stanley Cup success continue into the conference finals in 2025.
Pick
Toronto Maple Leafs (+150)
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