Panthers vs. Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 2: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
The injury report for the Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4) heading into Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round with the Florida Panthers (47-31-4) currently features two players. The playoff matchup begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7 from Scotiabank Arena.
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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs game info
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET
7 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 Tuesday at 9:37 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Panthers (-140)
Panthers (-140) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+118)
Maple Leafs (+118) Total: 5.5
Panthers injury report May 7
No injuries listed.
Maple Leafs injury report May 7
Jani Hakanpaa | D (Out)
Injury: Knee
Knee Games played: 2
2 Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points
Anthony Stolarz | G (Day-To-Day)
Injury: Upper Body
Upper Body Games played: 34
34 Stats: 883 saves, 21-8-3 record
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