The second-round playoff clash in the Stanley Cup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers will take place on May 19 at the Scotiabank Arena. The series is tied at 3-3. Toronto vs. Florida: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Craig Berube's side managed to secure a victory in the last game (2-0) after three consecutive defeats. Statistically, the team fell short of Florida in terms of shooting activity in the previous match. In this Stanley Cup campaign, Toronto is one of the teams conceding the most, with 36 goals against. However, they are among the top five in penalty killing (82.1%).
- Toronto has not lost in 5 of their last 7 NHL games (4 wins, 1 draw).
- The club has conceded at least three goals in 5 of their last 6 home league encounters over 60 minutes.
- At least six goals have been scored in total over three periods in 5 of Toronto's last 7 NHL games.
Florida Panthers
Paul Maurice's team was one step away from reaching the semifinals but ultimately lost the last game to Toronto with a score of 0-2. Florida led in hits throughout the game but did not surpass their opponent in penalty minutes. In the current playoffs, the club is second in goals scored, having found the net 39 times. Notably, the team has one of the best penalty-killing records (87.2%).
- Florida has failed to win in 6 of the last 8 head-to-head encounters at Toronto's venue in the NHL over three periods (2 draws, 4 losses).
- The club has scored at least three goals in their last four away league games over 60 minutes.
- At least six goals have been scored in 7 of Florida's last 9 league games in regular time.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers: Match Prediction
The upcoming game will be decisive for both teams, and each opponent will play at their maximum. Toronto has decent attacking potential, having scored at least three goals in 5 of their last 7 home league games over 60 minutes. Overall, recent games have been quite productive, with at least six goals scored in 5 of Toronto's last 7 NHL games in regular time.
Florida also adheres to an active style of play and easily executes sharp attacks, scoring at least three goals in 6 of their last 8 league games over 60 minutes. Notably, despite a well-developed attack, the team has defensive gaps appearing from game to game, leading to high-scoring matches: at least seven goals have been scored in Florida's last four away NHL games in regular time.
In the last six head-to-head encounters at Toronto's venue in the league, at least five goals have been scored over 60 minutes. Therefore, my prediction: Total over 4.5 goals
