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NHL Eastern Conference Semifinal Playoff Game 4 Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs (2-1) vs. Florida Panthers (1-2)

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are set to battle in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, on May 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET. Toronto currently leads the series 2-1, but Florida is coming off a dramatic 5-4 overtime victory in Game 3, looking to even the series before heading back to Canada.

Team Breakdown & Key Players

Toronto Maple Leafs (2nd Seed)

  • Regular Season Record: 52-26-4
  • Playoff Record: 6-3
  • Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Win, Win, Loss
  • Key Players:
  • William Nylander – Leading the Leafs with 45 goals and 39 assists this season.
  • John Tavares – Scored five goals in his last 10 games.
  • Joseph Woll – Has stepped in for injured Anthony Stolarz, posting a 4.00 GAA in the playoffs.

Florida Panthers (5th Seed)

  • Regular Season Record: 47-31-4
  • Playoff Record: 6-3
  • Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Win
  • Key Players:
  • Brad Marchand – Scored the overtime winner in Game 3.
  • Aleksander Barkov – A crucial playmaker, contributing key assists.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky – Needs a bounce-back performance after allowing four goals in Game 2.

Game Analysis & Predictions

  • Toronto’s Strategy: The Leafs need Nylander and Tavares to continue their offensive dominance. Woll must improve his save percentage to counter Florida’s aggressive attack.
  • Florida’s Strategy: The Panthers must capitalize on their home-ice advantage and tighten their defense. Marchand and Barkov will be key in generating scoring chances.

Game Odds

Toronto Maple Leafs      6.5

Florida Panthers               – 185

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 10, 2025

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