Panthers vs Maple Leafs Picks and Prediction – 5/6/2025

The Florida Panthers will be on the road Monday night for game one of their second-round matchup in Toronto against the Maple Leafs. Florida finished the regular season with 47 wins overall and got through their round one matchup in only five games. Offensively Florida has averaged three goals on 31.6 shots per game this season but scored 19 total goals across their five games in round one. Defensively Florida was solid as well allowing 2.72 goals and 26.2 shots per game and gave up just 14 goals across five games in the first round. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.

Sam Reinhart has led the way for the Florida offense in the postseason with six points and four assists overall. Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell are both tied for second on the roster having scored five points apiece. Sam Bennett also has five points in the playoffs and it's one of three players having scored a team high three goals in the postseason.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be back at home for Round 2 after dispatching of Ottawa in round one. Offensively Toronto averaged 3.26 goals on 28 shots per game this season and have scored 13 goals over their last five outings. Defensively Ottawa was solid this year allowing 2.79 goals on 39.3 shots per game and gave up six goals total across their last three victories.

William Nylander has been the offensive leader in the postseason for Toronto leading the team with 9 points and is one of three players with three goals scored. Mitch Marner is second of the roster with eight points and boasts a team leading 7 assists. Auston Matthews has seven points and John Tavares is 4th on the team with five points scored in six games played.

The Panthers come into this series with more rest and the better success during the regular year. Despite that Toronto is the home team and have the better offense. Look for the Leafs to come out hot Monday in game 1 to set the tone for the series. Take Toronto Monday to do the work and cash in the underdog money leading to the win. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Maple Leafs win 3-2.