While it might not have the same minutia as the Battle of Ontario or the Battle of Florida, the rivalry that has been brewing between the Panthers and Maple Leafs has been exciting to watch. Dating back to their playoff series in 2023, Florida and Toronto have been two teams that just don’t like each other.

After backing up Vitek Vanecek in Montreal, Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to be between the pipes against the Maple Leafs. Set to appear in his 750 th NHL game, the two-time Vezina Trophy winner will become just the third active goaltender to hit that lofty number.

With just eight games remaining in the 2024-25 NHL regular season, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s first-round opponent remains unknown. Numerous possibilities exist in the tight race for the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference wild-card spots.