The second round playoff match of the Stanley Cup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers will take place on May 6 at the Scotiabank Arena. Toronto vs. Florida: prediction, betting odds, and statistics.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Craig Berube's team secured their place in the second round by defeating Ottawa 4-2 in the sixth game of the series. Notably, this is the second time in the past three years that Toronto has reached this stage, having lost to Florida in five games in the 2022/23 season. William Nylander stood out in the first round, earning 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists).
In the current Stanley Cup, the team is among the leaders in goals scored (19). Additionally, Toronto ranks in the top three for power play efficiency (35.3%) and has a solid penalty kill percentage (80%) in the current playoffs.
- Toronto has won 9 of their last 10 home league games (3 in overtime).
- The team has allowed a maximum of two goals in regular time in 8 of their last 10 NHL home games.
- No more than five goals were scored in 60 minutes in 6 of the last 8 head-to-head NHL matches at Toronto's arena.
Florida Panthers
Paul Maurice's team faced Tampa Bay in the first round, confidently winning the series 4-1. This is the fourth consecutive time Florida has reached this stage. Sam Reinhart was the standout player in the first round, becoming the top scorer with 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists).
Florida was among the most reliable teams in the first stage of the Stanley Cup, conceding only 12 goals in total. Additionally, they are currently second in the playoffs in penalty killing (88.9%).
- Florida has not won in regular time in 9 of their last 12 NHL away games (2 draws, 7 losses).
- The club scored a maximum of two goals in 60 minutes in 6 of their last 8 away league games.
- Florida has won 5 of the last 8 head-to-head NHL matches at Toronto's arena (2 in overtime).
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers: Match Prediction
Craig Berube's team is in excellent form, becoming an unwelcome opponent for other clubs on the road to the Stanley Cup. With an impressive winning streak, Toronto has scored at least 2 goals in 60 minutes in 12 of their last 14 NHL home games. In head-to-head matchups, they have shown similar productivity: as hosts, the club has scored at least two goals in regular time in 13 of the last 14 league meetings.
Florida, on the other hand, has not had the best results in terms of the win-loss ratio. However, despite this, they have secured a place in the second round. In head-to-head matches at Toronto's arena, Paul Maurice's team has demonstrated the following results: Florida has scored at least 2 goals after three periods in 11 of their last 12 league games.
I believe both teams will continue to play in a similar style and will score at least two goals each in the match. My prediction: Both teams to score over 1.5
