NHL Playoffs 2025: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game 7 Showdown

The Stage is Set

It all comes down to this for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers. Sunday's game marks the conclusion of a wild roller coaster of a series that included two wins to start for Toronto, then three straight for Florida, followed by a hard-fought win in Game 6 by Toronto that provided one more matchup.

Key Players to Watch

• Joseph Woll (Maple Leafs): After his first career playoff shutout in Game 6, all eyes are on Woll to see if he can replicate his performance.
• William Nylander (Maple Leafs): The most productive player for the Leafs this playoff run, Nylander has been silent in the past three games. A breakout performance could be crucial.
• Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs): Scored his first career playoff goal against the Panthers in Game 6. Can he deliver again in Game 7?
• Brad Marchand (Panthers): With a 4-0 record against Toronto in Game 7s, Marchand could be the key to Florida's success.

Statistical Insights

• The Maple Leafs have lost six straight Game 7s and are 12-15 all-time in Game 7s.
• The Panthers are 3-1 all-time in Game 7s, including a win in last year's Stanley Cup Final.
• Sergei Bobrovsky has a 2-0 career record in Game 7s, including last year's Cup finals win over Edmonton.

Final Score Predictions

• Ryan S. Clark: 4-3 Panthers in OT
• Victoria Matiash: 4-2 Maple Leafs
• Arda Öcal: 3-1 Leafs
• Kristen Shilton: 3-2 Leafs in OT
• Greg Wyshynski: 2-1 Panthers

Recap of Saturday's Game

Dallas Stars 2, Winnipeg Jets 1 (OT) DAL wins 4-2, plays EDM in conference finals Multiple games of this series ended with multi-goal victories. That was not the case on Saturday, as these two heavyweights played a tight contest that would eventually go to OT. Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele scored the game's opening goal 5:28 into the second period (the day after his father unexpectedly died), followed by the equalizer by Dallas' Sam Steel. That's where the score would remain until the end of regulation. It did not take long in OT for Thomas Harley to send the fans in Dallas into a frenzy, and his team into the Western Conference finals for a rematch from last year with the Edmonton Oilers.

Three Stars from Saturday

1. Dallas Stars fans: For their charitable campaign in honor of Mark Scheifele's father.
2. Thomas Harley (D, Dallas Stars): The overtime hero.
3. Mark Scheifele (C, Winnipeg Jets): For his incredible performance under personal tragedy.

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