Game 5 of the 2025 NHL playoffs conference semifinals is set to take place on Wednesday, with the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the Florida Panthers. The series is currently tied 2-2 after the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers secured a 2-0 win over the Leafs in Game 4 on Sunday. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
According to the latest odds, Florida is favored on the money line at -136, while Toronto is the underdog at +115. The total goals over/under is set at 6.0, with the Panthers holding a puck line of -1.5 (+179).
Here are some predicted outcomes for the Maple Leafs vs. Panthers game on Wednesday:
Maple Leafs +1.5 (-219)
Analysis suggests high confidence in the Leafs covering the puck line. Games 1 through 3 in the series were decided by a single goal, and three of the Leafs` five home playoff games have been decided by just one goal. Even Game 4 remained a one-goal game until late in the third period.
William Nylander over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)
Nylander has exceeded two shots on goal in four games this postseason, including registering four shots in Game 4. He has accumulated 15 points (6 goals, 9 assists) while taking 28 shots throughout the playoffs. His performance suggests he could be a significant offensive threat at home.
Aleksander Barkov over 2.5 shots on goal (+110)
Barkov, the Panthers` top-line center, has performed well against the Maple Leafs. In the regular season, he recorded three points (1 goal, 2 assists) and six shots against Toronto. In the current playoff series, he has managed four or more shots on goal in three of his last four games.
