When the Toronto Maple Leafs step onto the ice for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers, they could have a different-looking lineup. They also might not.

The Maple Leafs must turn it around in Game 5 against the Panthers, and Craig Berube might have some tricks up his sleeve with the lineup.

Game 5 against the Florida Panthers is the most important game of the Maple Leafs’ season and likely in the playoff careers of their stars. After squandering a 2-0 series lead, the Leafs have surrendered all the momentum in the second round.

On Friday, May 16, the Toronto Maple Leafs will welcome fans inside the lower bowl of Scotiabank Arena for a watch party as the team competes in Round 2, Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for a crucial Game 5 against the Florida Panthers but are dealing with a few injuries and illnesses. During an optional mo

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) scores a goal and celebrates with defenseman Chris Tanev (8) against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.

Still, the Maple Leafs find themselves in the best-of-7 Eastern Conference Second Round, tied 2-2 with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers entering a crucial Game 5 at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS, ESPN).