Panthers vs Maple Leafs Picks and Prediction – 5/18/2025

The Florida Panthers will be back on the road Sunday for game seven of their second round series in Toronto against Maple Leafs. Florida comes into this game following a two goal loss in Game 6 to end a three-game winning streak. Offensively Florida scored the puck well during the regular season, averaging three goals on 31.6 shots per game, but scored nothing in game six. Defensively Florida was solid as well allowing 2.72 goals on 26.2 shots per game. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.

Sergei Bobrovsky struggled in the net for Florida in game six posting a .882 save percentage for giving up two goals on 17 shots in just under 57 minutes on the ice. Sam Reinhart has led the way for the Florida offense in the postseason with 10 points and has boasted a team leading 7 assists through 11 games played. Anton Lundell and Sam Bennett are tied for second on the roster with 9 points, while Bennett leads the team with six goals scored overall.

The Toronto Maple Leafs return home riding high for Game 7 after their upset in game six. Offensively Toronto has averaged 3.26 goals on 28 shots per game this season but have scored just 11 total goals over their last five outings. Defensively Toronto was solid all year allowing 2.79 goals on 29.3 shots per game but have given up 16 total goals over their last five despite the shutout in game six.

Joseph Woll led the way with the Toronto defense in game six saving all 22 shots against the post the shutout. Max Pacioretty and Auston Matthews led the show for the Toronto offense scoring one goal apiece. Toronto also got balanced scoring from the rest of the roster as three other players chipped in with at least one assist each.

Toronto was the first home team to lose in this series but bounced back in a big way last time out to force a game 7. Take Toronto Sunday to do the job to get another win against Florida. Toronto had the better offense in the regular season and that will again carry them in this game. Take Toronto to get it done with a win at home in game 7. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Maple Leafs win 4-2.