Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction & Picks - Dec. 2

The Florida Panthers (12-11-1) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (11-11-3) at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers have lost three straight at home.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which squad will bring home the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Maple Leafs have recorded a 3-5-2 record after totaling 30 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Panthers 4, Maple Leafs 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-164)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers (12-11-1 overall) have a 1-1-2 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • Florida has won all five of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Panthers recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
  • Florida has taken three points from the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-2-1 record).
  • The Panthers have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 10-4-0 in those games (to record 20 points).
  • In the eight games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 4-4-0 to register eight points.
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Florida is 5-8-1 (11 points).
  • The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Panthers went 7-3-0 in those matchups (14 points).

Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

  • The Maple Leafs have a record of 11-11-3 this season and are 4-3-7 in overtime games.
  • In the 12 games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
  • Toronto has five points (2-5-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals 17 times, earning 20 points from those matchups (9-6-2).
  • Toronto has scored a single power-play goal in eight games this season and has registered seven points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 1-5-1 (three points).
  • The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Maple Leafs finished 9-6-2 in those matchups (20 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Maple Leafs AVG Maple Leafs Rank
13th 3.08 Goals Scored 3.4 5th
19th 3.17 Goals Allowed 3.56 29th
11th 29 Shots 27.1 18th
6th 25.9 Shots Allowed 31.4 31st
15th 19.32% Power Play % 15.87% 25th
24th 78.48% Penalty Kill % 80.82% 16th

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida

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