DefenseAssuming the Leafs make it to the second round, they will likely be encountering a Panthers team that has seen Aaron Ekblad return. The Panthers and Leafs face each other for the third and final time tonight, and the series is split so far. With not much stock being put in the remaining lame-duck games of the season, the Leafs and Panthers have seen the Panthers outscore Toronto 11-9 so far. Likelihood of these teams facing each otherIf both teams win their first round, this is the second-round matchup. Presently MoneyPuck puts the Leafs at 63.7% to make the second round, and the Panthers at 63.4% to be there.

Source: The Nation April 23, 2022 10:20 UTC