Get our full Panthers vs. Maple Leafs game 1 preview with odds, series recap, player props, parlay picks, and final prediction for this NHL Playoffs second round game in Toronto.
The Florida Panthers head into hostile territory Monday night as they face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Puck drops at 8:00 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena, and while the Panthers are slight favorites at -125, don’t count out a Leafs team that just handled business against the Senators in six games.
These two Atlantic Division rivals are no strangers to playoff tension—this marks their second second-round meeting in three years. Florida may be deeper and more experienced, but Toronto is riding a wave of confidence and home-ice momentum.
With Matthew Tkachuk reportedly playing banged up and Aaron Ekblad suspended for Game 1, the Panthers’ depth will be tested early. Toronto, meanwhile, boasts a high-powered offense and elite-level play from stars Mitch Marner and William Nylander, while Joseph Woll has been quietly solid in goal.
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📺 Where To Watch Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game 7? (May 5, 2025)
| Platform | Details |
| 🕗 Puck Drop | Monday, May 5 at 8:00 PM ET |
| 📍 Venue | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| 📺 TV | ESPN |
| 🌐 Stream | Fubo |
💸 Betting Odds
| Bet Type | Panthers | Maple Leafs |
| Moneyline | -125 | +105 |
| Puck Line (+1.5) | +220 | -260 |
| Over/Under (5.5) | Over -110 | Under -110 |
📊 Betting Trends
- Combined PPG: Panthers + Leafs = 6.3 goals/game
- O/U 5.5 Trends:
- Panthers: 44/87 games went over
- Leafs: 48/87 games went over
- Combined Goals Allowed: 5.5 per game (even with O/U line)
- Panthers are 42-27 as favorites
- Leafs are 17-10 as underdogs (63%)
🔁 Regular Season Head-to-Head
| Date | Result | Period Breakdown |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Panthers 3 – 1 Maple Leafs | (1:0, 0:1, 2:0) |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Maple Leafs 3 – 2 Panthers | (0:0, 1:1, 2:1) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Maple Leafs 2 – 3 Panthers | (1:1, 0:2, 1:0) |
| Nov 28, 2024 | Panthers 5 – 1 Maple Leafs | (2:0, 1:1, 2:0) |
📊 Florida won 3 of 4
🧊 Aggregate Score: FLA 13 – TOR 7
🩺 Injury Report
| Team | Injury Notes |
| Panthers | Aaron Ekblad (Suspended – Game 1), no other injuries |
| Maple Leafs | Jani Hakanpaa (Knee – Out) |
🔑 Key Players to Watch
🐾 Florida Panthers
- Sam Reinhart: 81 PTS (39 G, 42 A), 19:45 TOI
- Aleksander Barkov: 71 PTS (20 G, 51 A) – elite two-way center
- Sergei Bobrovsky: 33-19-2, 2.40 GAA, .906 SV% (Rank: 19th)
🍁 Toronto Maple Leafs
- Mitch Marner: 102 PTS (27 G, 75 A), 1.2 PPG
- William Nylander: 84 PTS (45 G, 39 A)
- Joseph Woll: 27-14-1, 2.70 GAA, .909 SV% (Rank: 12th)
🔥 Projected Line Combos (Panthers)
| Line | Players |
| Top Line | Verhaeghe – Barkov – Reinhart |
| Second Line | Rodrigues – Bennett – Tkachuk |
| Third Line | Luostarinen – Lundell – Marchand |
| Fourth Line | Greer – Sturm – Boqvist |
🔒 Defense Pairings:
- Forsling – Jones
- Mikkola – Kulikov
- Balinskis – Schmidt
🔮 Prop Bets to Watch
| Player | Prop | ClutchBuzz Pick |
| Mitch Marner | Points (1.5) | ✅ Over (ride the form) |
| Sam Reinhart | Anytime Goal | ❌ Under (tight checking) |
| William Nylander | Shots on Goal (3.5) | ✅ Over (volume shooter) |
| Bobrovsky | Saves (28.5) | ✅ Over |
| Tkachuk | Points (0.5) | ❌ Under (banged up) |
🧪 Same Game Parlay (SGP)
| Leg | Odds |
| Maple Leafs +1.5 | -260 |
| Over 5.5 Total Goals | -110 |
| Marner Over 1.5 Points | +120 |
| Nylander Over 3.5 Shots on Goal | -125 |
| Total Parlay Odds | +675 |
🏁 Final ClutchBuzz Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
Toronto comes in with a touch more offensive firepower, a goalie who’s been consistent, and the benefit of home ice. The Panthers are more physical and playoff-tested, but missing Ekblad and a potentially limited Tkachuk could tip the scales in Game 1. Expect a fast start and a few highlight-reel plays.
🔒 Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 2
✅ Bet: Leafs +1.5 | ✅ Over 5.5 Goals
