Panthers vs. Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 1: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
The Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4) have one player on the injury report for Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round with the Florida Panthers (47-31-4) at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, May 5 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs game info
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Monday, May 5, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET
8 p.m. ET TV channel: ESPN (Watch LIVE with Fubo!)
ESPN (Watch LIVE with Fubo!) Location: Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario Venue: Scotiabank Arena
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 3:37 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Panthers (-125)
Panthers (-125) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+105)
Maple Leafs (+105) Total: 5.5
Panthers injury report May 5
No injuries listed.
Maple Leafs injury report May 5
Jani Hakanpaa | D (Out)
Injury: Knee
Knee Games played: 2
2 Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points
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