In this NHL regular season preview between Maple Leafs and Panthers, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Maple Leafs hold a 13-6-2 record so far.
- Toronto are currently 18th in assists this season..
- Toronto will look to get back on track after an overtime loss to the Wild.
- The Panthers have a 12-9-1 so far this season.
- Florida is 8th in power play goals this season.
- The Panthers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Stars.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Preview
Planning on watching today's Maple Leafs and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Panthers being favored by -1.5 at home against the Maple Leafs.
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers
- Where: Sunrise at Amerant Bank Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds FLA -1.5, TOR +118 | FLA -139 O/U 6
Maple Leafs Preview: Can the Maple Leafs Offense Score Enough on the Road?
After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs’ record now stands at 13-6-2. Toronto’s defense allowed the first goal at 9:41 in the first period, but William Nylander tied it up with a power-play goal at 19:08. The game remained scoreless until the Wild netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.
As underdogs on the puck line, the Maple Leafs failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews picked up his 6th assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th. The Leafs took 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period.
Toronto struggled with giveaways, tallying 10 in the game. They were unable to find the net in the second and third periods, as well as in overtime.
Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Maple Leafs' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.
Panthers Preview: Will the Panthers Win at Home?
Florida improved to 12-9-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.
Four different players scored for the Panthers, who took the lead for good with A.J. Greer’s goal at 2:32 in the third period. Sam Reinhart added an empty-net goal to seal the win.
Carolina's offense found the net four times in their latest game, with A.J. Greer scoring his first goal of the season at 17:28 in the third period. Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter, his 10th goal of the year. Matthew Tkachuk, who scored earlier in the second period, now has three goals this season.
The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. Their first goal came from Evan Rodrigues, his third of the season, at 5:15 in the first period. Carolina's second goal was a power-play score by Tkachuk.
Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry their momentum from the third period of their last game, where they didn't allow a goal. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits. However, the Panthers did give up two goals in the second period, both coming within a 48-second span.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Toronto has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Florida has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
- Against the spread, the Maple Leafs have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
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