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Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Preview, Odds, and Picks (Feb 26)
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The action comes thick and fast when the action resumes, with the Florida Panthers playing host to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb 26. Find our picks for the NHL clash here.
How to Watch
- When: Thursday, February 26, 2026. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
| Game Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Florida Panthers | TBA |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | TBA |
Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won just 39% of their road games against the Florida Panthers. However, it could be worth noting that the Leafs have won each of the last two head-to-head encounters 4-1.
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There will be increased pressure on the reigning Stanley Cup champions over the next six weeks, as the Florida Panthers are in a race to secure their spot in the playoffs.
The Panthers come into this home clash sitting bottom of the Atlantic Division, having lost six of their last ten before the Winter Olympics in regulation time.
Defensively, the Panthers have underperformed throughout the campaign, with only the Leafs conceding more goals. Paul Maurice’s team have still performed at a high level in home games, going 15-13-3. Sam Reinhart has been the team’s standout star, scoring a Panthers-high 55 points.
Like their opponents, the Maple Leafs will also face a crucial six-week stretch that will determine their playoff aspirations.
Toronto sit just a place higher than the Panthers in the Atlantic Division, but they showed strong consistency before the Olympic break, winning three straight games.
Auston Matthews continues to be Toronto’s main player, scoring a team-high 26 goals. However, many of Toronto’s biggest issues have come on the road this season, with Craig Berube’s side going 11-12-3.
Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Picks
Toronto’s struggles on the road will be a concern ahead of this clash. Therefore, the preference is for the Panthers to get their playoff challenge back on track in front of their own fans.
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