The Panthers have turned the series around thanks to back-to-back wins in Games 3 and 4.
What once was a 2-0 lead for the Maple Leafs is now a 2-2 series heading into Game 5 in Toronto. Florida shut out the Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to even the series.
Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett each scored one goal in the Game 4 victory as Sergei Bobrovsky saved all 23 shots on goal.
Toronto couldn’t get much going despite winning 33 of 52 face-offs. The team had just 23 shots and three power play opportunities, while Florida had 37 shots and six power plays.
The Panthers capitalized on the man-advantage as Verhaeghe scored a first-period goal. The second goal didn’t come until midway through the third period.
Toronto will have home ice advantage for Game 5 as it looks to avoid a 3-2 deficit heading back to Florida. The franchise is still seeking its first conference finals appearance since 2002.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup between the Leafs and Panthers, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Leafs vs. Panthers on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Game 5 between the Panthers and Maple Leafs will air live on ESPN on Wednesday, May 14. It’s the first of two games that evening.
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Leafs vs. Panthers start time
- Date: Wednesday, May 14
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs series between the Leafs and Panthers is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
The Maple Leafs have been a very successful regular-season franchise over the past decade, but they’ve failed to reach the conference finals since 2002. A win in Game 5 would give the team a serious edge as they aim for this goal.
Meanwhile, the Panthers are coming off a 2024 Stanley Cup victory and have evened the series at 2-2 after initially trailing 2-0.
Leafs vs. Panthers radio station
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Leafs vs. Panthers series schedule
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers — Tied 2-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5 | Game 1: Leafs 5, Panthers 4 | — | — |
| May 7 | Game 2: Leafs 4, Panthers 3 | — | — |
| May 9 | Game 3: Panthers 5, Leafs 4 (OT) | — | — |
| May 11 | Game 4: Panthers 2, Leafs 0 | — | — |
| May 14 | Game 5 at Toronto | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| May 16 | Game 6 at Florida | TBD | TNT, Sling, TVAS |
| May 18 | Game 7 at Toronto* | TBD | TNT, Sling, TVAS |
* If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft in Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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