Welcome back to another 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. For this edition, we will look at the Florida Panthers taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in this critical Game 2 of their second-round series. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions , as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL Predictions
Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Series Head-to-Head: Panthers 0-1 Leafs
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: CBC; Sportsnet; TVAS; ESPN
We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Panthers and Maple Leafs. Florida will go with Sergei Bobrovsky as its rally fell just a bit short in a 5-4 Game 1 loss in Toronto. The Panthers fell behind early, but made things very interesting in the third period. Florida has spread the scoring around this post-season with six players tied for the team-lead in points with six apiece. However, Sam Bennett leads the team in goals with four so far for the Panthers.
Goaltending could be a massive question for for the Maple Leafs in Game 2. Anthony Stolarz was playing well in the series-opener, but had to leave the game. Joseph Woll came in and is listed as the expected starter. However, check social media to get confirmation of who gets the start for Toronto. William Nylander leads the team in points with 12 and Mitch Marner has nine so far this playoff campaign.
Toronto struggled with Woll in net and Florida is solid at bouncing back.
Prediction: Panthers win 4-2.
Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets
Season Head-to-Head: Stars 1-3 Stars
Time: 9:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: CBC; Sportsnet; TVAS; ESPN
The last game of this round of NHL predictions has the Dallas Stars visiting the Winnipeg Jets in Game 1 of their series. Dallas is coming off an emotional first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche . Jake Oettinger is the probable starter for the Stars. Mikko Rantanen got the last laugh on his former team in a total of 12 points in seven games. The Stars may also get Jason Robertson back at some point in this series.
Winnipeg managed to outlast the St Louis Blues in seven games to make the second round. Captain Adam Lowry got the double-overtime winner to send the Jets to round two. Connor Hellebuyck is the starter, but is going to have to play a lot better in order for Winnipeg to reach the conference final. There were times that he struggled massively against the Blues. Kyle Connor is looking to keep things going with 12 points in seven games.
Both are solid teams, but the Jets are dealing with injuries and uncertainty in between the pipes.
Prediction: Stars win 3-2.
Prop Bets of the Night
We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for some props. The over/under for this game is 5.5 and we like the over in this one.
For individual props, take Bennett to collect a goal in this one for the Panthers. On the Maple Leafs end of things, go with Auston Matthews to get the over on 0.5 points.
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