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Experts Completely Split on Outcome of Maple Leafs-Panthers Game 7

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Levine | Last updated May 18, 2025 1:18 PM ET

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are getting ready for Game 7 of their second-round postseason series. Toronto was able to grab a big win in Game 6 on the road, forcing the series back home.

But as the two sides get ready for the game, it's anyone's guess who will win. Both teams have been a little shaky in the series, with each throwing solid punches at one another.

Toronto was the better team during the regular season, but Florida is the defending champion. Multiple experts from NHL.com predicted the upcoming Game 7, with all eight of them completely split on the outcome.

Mike Zeisberger, Derek Van Diest, Tracey Myers, and Amalie Benjamin all went with the Maple Leafs to defend home ice in Game 7.

While Dan Rosen, Shawn P. Roarke, Tom Gulitti, and Nicholas J. Cotsonika all went with the Panthers.

History seems to be on the side of the Panthers entering this game, especially due to the Maple Leafs' recent Game 7 streak. Toronto hasn't won a Game 7 since 2004, and they have lost six straight entering this game.

Florida, on the other hand, won a Game 7 last year, taking down the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup. The Panthers are 3-1 all-time in Game 7, including 2-0 on the road.

Will the experience of Florida push them through? Or will Toronto hold serve at home this time around?

Game 7 is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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