The Toronto Maple Leafs are tied 2-2 with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers as the series shifts back to Toronto for Game 5. Follow the latest updates, insights and analysis from The Athletic's team of NHL experts below.

The series shifts back to Scotiabank Arena as the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs play a crucial Game 5 on Wednesday night.

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the second-round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives his thoughts on who to back in Wednesday's Stanley Cup Playoff games

An NHL playoff series where the home team has won the first four games moves north of the border to Toronto, Ontario, for Game 5 on Wednesday night. Tickets remain available.

The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs meet in Game 5 of their best-of-7, Eastern Conference semifinals series Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena.

The host Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 2-0, to even their second-round playoff series on Sunday night.

Joseph Woll came up big for the Maple Leafs even in defeat in Game 4. Our NHL betting picks see him being tested early and often by the Panthers once again on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Three teams are already on the brink of elimination in the second round of this year's NHL playoffs. Here are some trends from the series.

Toronto Maple Leafs fans packed bars and restaurants near Scotiabank Arena during round one of the NHL hockey playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, according to consumer spending data.