The second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs kicks off with the defending champions Florida Panthers facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Toronto is competing in the second round for the first time in 20 years after overcoming the Ottawa Senators in six games. Meanwhile, Florida secured their spot by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games.

In their four regular-season games, the Panthers triumphed in three, outscoring the Maple Leafs 13-7. Notably, the Panthers also bested Toronto in their last playoff matchup in the 2023 postseason.

Key Players for Prop Bets:

• Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers) - Anytime goal scorer (+230, bet365)
  Tkachuk missed a significant portion of the season but returned with a bang, scoring two goals and assisting another in Game 1 against Tampa Bay after a lower-body injury. He is positioned to hit the ground running against the Maple Leafs.

• Morgan Rielly (Maple Leafs) - 1+ assist (+190, DraftKings)
  Rielly had just one assist against the Senators but has been pivotal in previous seasons against the Panthers, notching three assists in four games during their last playoff series.

• Brad Marchand (Panthers) - Over 0.5 assists (+240, BetMGM)
  Marchand has significant playoff experience against Toronto, previously racking up extensive assists while playing for the Boston Bruins. He contributed four assists against the Leafs in earlier matchups this season.