On May 9, 2025, the Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Toronto holds a 2-0 series lead, having secured a 4-3 victory in Game 2, with Joseph Woll stepping up in net after starter Anthony Stolarz was injured in Game 1.
Series Overview
| Team | Regular Season Record | Playoff Record | Goals Per Game | Last 5 Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 50-24-8 | 6-2 | 3.25 | W-W-W-L-W |
| Florida Panthers | 52-24-6 | 4-4 | 3.00 | L-L-W-W-L |
Toronto finished the regular season as the No. 2 seed, while Florida entered as the defending Stanley Cup champions. The Panthers won three of four regular-season meetings, but Toronto has controlled the series so far.
Key Players to Watch
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- William Nylander – Scored twice in Game 1, now has four goals in six career playoff games vs. Florida.
- Auston Matthews – Leads Toronto with five playoff goals, looking to extend his dominance.
- Joseph Woll – Took over for Stolarz, making 25 saves in Game 2.
- Florida Panthers
- Matthew Tkachuk – A proven playoff performer, looking to spark Florida’s offense.
- Aleksander Barkov – Leads the Panthers with nine playoff points (three goals, six assists).
- Sergei Bobrovsky – Needs a bounce-back performance after allowing four goals in Game 2.
Tactical Breakdown
- Toronto’s Approach: The Maple Leafs will look to maintain their offensive pressure, using their speed and puck control to keep Florida on its heels.
- Florida’s Strategy: The Panthers must tighten their defense, avoid early deficits, and capitalize on special teams opportunities.
Game Details
- Date: May 9, 2025
- Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
- Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST
- Broadcast: ESPN, Sportsnet, Bally Sports Florida
Game Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs 5.5
Florida Panthers – 230
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 8, 2025
