Maple Leafs vs Panthers Picks and Prediction – 5/16/2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be back on the road Friday night for game six of their second round matchup in Florida against the Florida Panthers. Toronto comes into this game down by one game after a 5 goal blowout loss in game five. Offensively, Toronto has scored the puck well this season averaging 3.26 goals on 28 shots per game overall but has scored 5 total goals during their recent three-game losing streak. Defensively Toronto has been solid all season allowing 2.79 goals and 29.3 shots but have given up 13 goals over their last three outings. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.

Joseph Woll was terrible in the net for Florida in Game 5 giving up five goals on 25 shots to post a .800 save percentage in just over 46 minutes on the ice. Matt Murray came on to give up one goal and seven shots to post a .857 save percentage in just under 14 minutes. Nicholas Robertson was the only bright spot for Toronto in the game with one goal in nearly 10 minutes on the ice.

The Florida Panthers return home Friday red hot riding a three-game winning streak. Offensively Florida has averaged three goals on 31.6 shots per game this season but scored six times in their last outing. Defensively Florida has been solid as well allowing 2.72 goals and 26.2 shots per game but have given up just one total goal over their last two victories.

Sergei Bobrovsky was lights out in the net for Florida in Game 5 posting a .969 save percentage after giving up just one goal and 32 shots in the game. Aaron Ekbland and Jesper Boqvist led the way for the Florida offense scoring one goal man added one assist each. Four other Florida players chipped in to the scoring barrage with one goal each.

The Panthers dominated game 5 and will ride that wave into game 6. Look for Florida to ride their hot hand into this game at home leading to the win. Take the Panthers to wrap it up Friday night with a win at home to punch their way into the next round. Final Score Prediction, Florida Panthers win and cover 4-2.