A crucial Game 5 in the Eastern Conference and a potential elimination contest in the Western Conference are set for Wednesday in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the reigning champions, the Florida Panthers, in a tied series at two wins each, while the Edmonton Oilers visit the Vegas Golden Knights aiming to advance to the conference finals.
The home team has claimed victory in all first four matchups, with the Maple Leafs winning the first two while the Panthers held strong at home in Sunrise, evening the series with a remarkable performance from Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky also shone with a perfect game, saving all 23 shots faced, marking his fifth playoff shutout.
Meanwhile, Edmonton bounced back from a heartbreaking defeat to Vegas in Game 3 with a decisive 3-0 victory, taking a 3-1 series lead. Adam Henrique scored two goals and, aided by Stuart Skinner’s 23 saves, secured his second postseason shutout.
With a potential third conference final appearance in four years on the line, the Oilers look to capitalize on their momentum. Here are some standout players to watch for prop betting on Wednesday’s matchups:
William Nylander, Maple Leafs: Anytime Goal Scorer (+170, FanDuel)
Nylander is on a quest for a goal, having been silent in his last two games after a scoring spree of five goals. Currently fourth in the NHL with six postseason goals, he becomes crucial as the Maple Leafs look to reclaim their form.
Aleksander Barkov, Panthers: 1+ Assist (+102, FanDuel)
After a hiatus in assists, Barkov broke through with an assist in Game 4, proving vital in this playoff run where he already tallied 14 assists last year.
Noah Hanifin, Golden Knights: 1+ Assist (+215, FanDuel)
With four assists this postseason, Hanifin matches his playoff best from earlier years and remains a key contributor, aiming to impact the scoreline against Edmonton.
Corey Perry, Oilers: Anytime Goal Scorer (+430, FanDuel)
At 39, Perry stands tied for the Oilers’ lead in postseason goals with five, with three coming in this series. His position on the power play enhances his opportunity to find the net as Edmonton faces increased pressure from Vegas.
