On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs will face off in a decisive Game 7 of their second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Panthers initially took a 3-2 series lead, but the Maple Leafs have rallied with a 2-0 shutout in Game 6, to force this winner-take-all matchup. The victor of Panthers vs Maple Leafs Game 7 will advance to the Eastern Conference Final, while the loser’s season will come to an end.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Game 7 Preview
The Panthers, the defending Stanley Cup champions, have demonstrated their offensive prowess throughout the series. They have scored five goals or more twice in the last four games. But they were shut out in Game 6 by a desperate Maple Leafs team. It will be interesting to see how Florida responds to that on the road here and whether they can get their attack back on track in the biggest game of their season so far.
The Maple Leafs have shown resilience, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit to force Game 7. Auston Matthews contributed significantly in the team’s Game 6 win, scoring the opening goal off of an assist from Mitch Marner. Here, the Leafs have home-ice advantage. But they also have a history of falling short in the playoffs in recent years. They will look to reverse some of that history by getting a win on home ice against the defending champs.
In their regular-season meetings, the Panthers held a 3-1-0 record against the Maple Leafs, outscoring them 13-7. That makes Florida 6-3 overall against the Leafs in the 2024-25 season. However, the Maple Leafs’ recent momentum and home-ice advantage could play a pivotal role in this decisive game.
Betting Insights
- Moneyline: Panthers -115, Maple Leafs -105
- Over/Under: 5.5 goals
- Spread: Panthers -1.5 (+200), Maple Leafs +1.5 (-240)
According to the NHL betting odds above, we are in for a closely contested game between these Atlantic Division teams. The Panthers have the championship experience on their side in this matchup. But Toronto has home-ice advantage, and only one of those advantages will win out in this winner-take-all game.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Game 7 Prediction
Game 7s are often tightly contested, and this matchup is no exception. The Panthers have the experience of a recent Stanley Cup victory and have shown offensive depth throughout the series. However, the Maple Leafs’ recent surge, bolstered by strong performances from Nylander, Marner, and Matthews, along with solid goaltending from Joseph Woll, gives them a slight edge.
Considering the Maple Leafs’ momentum and home-ice advantage, my prediction leans towards a victory for Toronto in a low-scoring game.
- Pick: Maple Leafs Moneyline (-105)
- Over/Under: Under 5.5 Goals
- Player Prop: William Nylander Anytime Goal (+160)
Final Score Prediction: Maple Leafs 3, Panthers 2
