Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Toronto Maple Leafs visiting the Florida Panthers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
NHL Predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers
Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 2-0 Panthers
How to Watch: US TV: Scripps Florida; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN4; TVA Sports.
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with our featured matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers. Toronto will be in part two of the Florida two-step and will likely go with Joseph Woll in goal for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Toronto is 3-6-1 in its last 10 games after falling to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. This loss stopped a three-game winning streak. William Nylander leads the team in assists (36) and points (54) so far this season.
Sergei Bobrovsky is the projected starter for Florida, which is 4-6 in its last 10 games. This includes losses in five of its last six games. Florida needs to get moving or it will miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sam Reinhart leads the team in goals (27), assists (28), and points (55).
Florida needs to start racking up points. The Panthers should be able to take advantage of the Leafs playing the night before.
Prediction: Panthers win 4-2.
