In the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Florida Panthers are facing the Toronto Maple Leafs. The first two games of the series were held at the Maple Leafs’ home ground, the Scotiabank Arena, where Toronto showed their dominance. Now, the action moves to the Amerant Bank Arena, home of the Panthers, for Game 3. The Panthers had an impressive 27-12-2 home record during the 2024-25 regular season, a stat that underlines just how important their home-ice advantage could be in this series.
Toronto players are aware of the challenge ahead as they head to Florida. After Game 2, William Nylander acknowledged in a press conference that playing against Florida is tough. He praised the Panthers and emphasized how close the games have been so far, saying his team needs to stay focused. Toronto may be leading 2-0 in the series, but Nylander’s cautious words reflect a deep respect for their opponents.
Both Games 1 and 2 were tight matchups, with final scores of 5-4 and 4-3 in favor of Toronto. These narrow wins highlight just how competitive the series has been. As the series shifts to Sunrise, Florida, the Panthers will be looking to use their home crowd to boost their performance and close the gap.
Toronto forward Max Domi, who scored in Game 2, also commented on the situation. He stressed that every moment counts during the playoffs and that the intensity will be high on both sides. According to him, both teams will be playing with desperation, knowing how much is at stake, especially in a challenging environment like Florida’s home arena.
The atmosphere at the Amerant Bank Arena is expected to be electric. With the Panthers eager to avoid going down 3-0, fans can expect them to play with urgency and energy. Despite the lead, Toronto knows they need to maintain focus and respond to the Panthers’ pressure.
An interesting storyline here is Toronto’s perfect record when starting a best-of-seven series with two home wins. Historically, they’ve gone 11-0 in such scenarios, never losing a series after taking a 2-0 lead at home. That stat gives Maple Leafs fans confidence heading into Game 3.
Reflecting on their previous round against the Ottawa Senators, Toronto followed a similar path. They won the first two games at home and secured a third win on the road in Game 3. Although they stumbled in Games 4 and 5, they closed out the series in Game 6, showing resilience and the ability to adapt under pressure.
As the current series unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Florida can mount a comeback and defy Toronto’s perfect streak. The next game will be a crucial test of their resolve. Will the Panthers make history, or will the Maple Leafs continue their dominant run when leading early in a series?