Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (left) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with John Tavares (91) and Max Pacioretty (67) during second period NHL playoff hockey action in Toronto on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)AP
The Toronto Maple Leafs, led by right wing William Nylander, carry a 2-0 lead into their clash with Sam Bennett and the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of their NHL Playoffs Round 2 series on Friday, May 9 (5/9/2025) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream. The game can also be streamed on Sling (half off first month).
Here’s what you need to know:
What: NHL Playoffs, Round 2
Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
When: Friday, May 9, 2025
Where: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV channel: TNT
Live stream: DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling (half off first month), Hulu + Live TV
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers schedule
Game 1: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, Monday, May 5, 8 p.m. on ESPN (5-4 Maple Leafs)
Game 2: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. on ESPN (4-3 Maple Leafs)
Game 3: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers, Friday, May 9, 7 p.m. on TNT (STREAM)
Game 4: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers, Sunday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. on TBS (STREAM)
Game 5: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, Wednesday, May 14, time TBD on ESPN (STREAM)
Game 6: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers, Friday, May 16, time TBD on TNT (STREAM)
Game 7: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, Sunday, May 18, time TBD on TNT (STREAM)
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Here’s a game preview via the Associated Press:
Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -224, Maple Leafs +184; over/under is 6
NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Maple Leafs lead series 2-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Florida Panthers in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Wednesday for the seventh time this season. The Maple Leafs won 4-3 in the last matchup.
Florida has a 16-15-2 record in Atlantic Division play and a 47-31-4 record overall. The Panthers have gone 21-9-0 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.
Toronto has gone 52-26-4 overall with a 23-9-2 record in Atlantic Division games. The Maple Leafs have a 17-8-2 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.
TOP PERFORMERS: Matthew Tkachuk has 22 goals and 35 assists for the Panthers. Sam Bennett has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
Auston Matthews has 33 goals and 45 assists for the Maple Leafs. William Nylander has six goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 5-5-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.4 assists, 5.1 penalties and 13.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
Maple Leafs: 8-1-1, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.2 assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Panthers: None listed.
Maple Leafs: None listed.
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