The reigning champions, Florida Panthers, are looking to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Toronto Maple Leafs when they meet on Sunday. In another playoff face-off, the Presidents’ Trophy winners, Winnipeg Jets, will take on the Dallas Stars for Game 3, both teams currently tied at 1-1.

Initially, the Panthers faced a tough challenge on Friday when John Tavares scored his second goal of the game, granting a 3-1 lead to the Maple Leafs. However, the Panthers rallied back, netting three consecutive goals, with Brad Marchand sealing the game in overtime, keeping them alive in the playoffs.

In the West, the Stars started strong against the Jets, thanks to a second-straight hat trick by Mikko Rantanen. However, Nikolaj Ehlers contributed greatly with two goals and an assist leading to a 4-0 shutout win in Game 2, helping Connor Hellebuyck secure his first postseason shutout since 2021.

Best Bets

• Mark Scheifele, Jets: 1+ assist (+124, FanDuel) - Over the regular season, Scheifele assisted 48 times and continues to be a valuable contributor in the playoffs.

• Jason Robertson, Stars: 1+ assist (+200, FanDuel) - After returning from injury, Robertson is expected to increase his offensive production with the attention drawn away by Rantanen.

• Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs: Anytime goal scorer (+160, BetMGM) - Following a goal drought, Matthews looks to break his streak against the Panthers, where he has yet to score in the postseason.

• William Nylander, Maple Leafs: 1+ assist (+118, FanDuel) - With a career-high nine assists this postseason, Nylander is anticipated to remain a critical playmaker as the Maple Leafs continue their playoff journey.