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Maple Leafs and Panthers Face Off in Pivotal Atlantic Division Matchup

Toronto looks to solidify its narrow division lead against Florida, which seeks to rebound after consecutive losses.

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) scores past Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies celebrates his goal with Auston Matthews and Chris Tanev during third period NHL action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) watches the play as Florida Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe (23) battles with Maple Leafs' John Tavares (91) during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner (16) and goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) celebrate after defeating the Florida Panthers in NHL hockey action in Toronto on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Overview

  • The Toronto Maple Leafs lead the Atlantic Division with 94 points, holding a two-point edge over the Florida Panthers and a one-point lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
  • Wednesday's game in Toronto is critical for playoff seeding and home-ice advantage, with both teams treating it as a playoff-like test.
  • The Maple Leafs recently completed a successful California road trip, winning two of three games despite challenges with fatigue and time zones.
  • Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky, a two-time Vezina Trophy winner, is expected to start in goal, boasting a strong career record against Toronto.
  • The Panthers aim to recover from two consecutive losses to the Montreal Canadiens, including an overtime defeat on Tuesday night.