Maple Leafs vs. Panthers NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 3: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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08 May 2023

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 3: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Florida Panthers are on their home ice at BB&T Center to square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round on Sunday, May 7, beginning at 6:30 PM ET on TBS, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS. The Panthers have a 2-0 edge in the series. The Panthers are the underdog (+130) in this matchup with the Maple Leafs (-153).

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Odds

Favorite: Maple Leafs (-153)
Underdog: Panthers (+130)
Over/under: 6.5

When is Maple Leafs vs. Panthers and when does it start?

This game between the Maple Leafs and Panthers will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Be ready to see the puck drop at 6:30 PM ET.

Where to Watch Maple Leafs vs. Panthers

The Maple Leafs and Panthers will lace up the skates at BB&T Center for this matchup on May 7, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

You can catch this game live on TBS, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS.

Who Will Win Maple Leafs vs. Panthers?

Maple Leafs and Panthers Betting Trends

In 43 games this season, Toronto and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
Florida has played 54 games this season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
These two teams score 6.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this match’s over/under.
These teams allow a combined six goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this match’s total.
The Maple Leafs have won 56.9% of their games this season when favored on the moneyline (41-31).
The Panthers have won 13, or 52.0%, of the 25 games they have played while the underdog this season.

Maple Leafs Stats & Insights

The Maple Leafs offense’s 278 total goals (3.4 per game) are ranked ninth in the NHL this year.
The Maple Leafs have given up the seventh-fewest goals in league action this season, 220 (2.7 per game).
The team’s goal differential is fifth-best in the league at +58.
The Maple Leafs connect on 10.6% of their shots, ranking ninth in the NHL.
The Maple Leafs have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 21.7 hits and 14.8 blocked shots per game.
In their last 10 games, the Maple Leafs have gone 6-4-0 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
They have averaged 3.4 goals per game (34 total) during that stretch.
Defensively, the Maple Leafs have allowed 32 goals (3.2 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Panthers Stats & Insights

The Panthers have the league’s sixth-best scoring offense (288 total goals, 3.5 per game).
The Panthers’ 272 total goals given up (3.3 per game) rank 21st in the league.
Their 16th-ranked goal differential is +16.
The 9.5% shooting percentage the Panthers have amassed ranks 22nd in the league.
The Panthers have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
In their past 10 games, the Panthers are 6-4-0 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
They have averaged 3.7 goals per game (37 total) during that stretch.
Defensively, the Panthers have given up 34 goals (3.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Maple Leafs Key Players to Watch

Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto’s leading contributors with 99 points. He has 30 goals and 69 assists this season.
William Nylander is contributing with 87 points (40 goals, 47 assists).
Ilya Samsonov (27-10-5) has a 2.3 goals against average and a .919 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).

Panthers Key Players to Watch

Matthew Tkachuk is among the top options on offense for Florida, with 109 points this season. He has recorded 40 goals and 69 assists in 79 games.
Aleksander Barkov Jr. is a top contributor for Florida, with 78 total points this season. He has netted 23 goals and provided 55 assists in 68 games.
Sergei Bobrovsky has a .902 save percentage (26th in the league), with 1333 total saves, while conceding 145 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together a 24-20-3 record between the posts for Florida this season.

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Injuries

Maple Leafs: Matt Murray: Out (Head), Jake Muzzin: Out (Neck), Victor Mete: Out (Lower Body), Nicholas Robertson: Out (Shoulder), Matthew Knies: Out (Concussion), Bobby McMann: Out (Knee)
Panthers: Patric Hornqvist: Out (Concussion), Ryan Lomberg: Out (Upper Body), Spencer Knight: Out (Personal Reasons)