The Eastern Conference's second-ranked squad, the Florida Panthers (40-22-3), visit the fourth-ranked group from the conference, the Toronto Maple Leafs (39-22-3), on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.
During the last 10 outings for the Maple Leafs, their offense has scored 37 goals while their defense has given up 33 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 30 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored nine goals (30.0% conversion rate).
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game expects a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-103)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have a 40-22-3 record overall, with a 6-3-9 record in games that have required overtime.
- In the 15 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-4-3 record (good for 19 points).
- Looking at the 12 times this season the Panthers ended a game with only one goal, they have a 2-10-0 record, good for four points.
- Florida has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (3-4-1 record, seven points).
- The Panthers are 35-4-2 in the 41 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 72 points).
- In the 29 games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 20-6-3 record (43 points).
- In the 40 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 25-13-2 (52 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 18 times, and went 10-7-1 (21 points).
Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs (39-22-3 overall) have posted a record of 8-3-11 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- Toronto has earned 30 points (14-3-2) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Maple Leafs scored only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- When Toronto has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-7-1 record).
- The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals 41 times, earning 75 points from those matchups (37-3-1).
- This season, Toronto has recorded a lone power-play goal in 25 games has a record of 17-7-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 14-12-1 (29 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 36 games, going 25-9-2 to register 52 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Maple Leafs AVG | Maple Leafs Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.25 | Goals Scored | 3.20 | 10th |
| 7th | 2.69 | Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 16th |
| 2nd | 31.9 | Shots | 28.4 | 15th |
| 6th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| 11th | 23.83% | Power Play % | 24.58% | 8th |
| 12th | 80.42% | Penalty Kill % | 79.06% | 16th |
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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