Pregame analysis and predictions of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game to be played on April 9, 2025 on ESPN.

Tonight features a big-time divisional showdown between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. A win in regulation would nearly secure the division for Toronto, and my Maple Leafs vs. Lightning predictions believe Matthew Knies will be the catalyst for the Buds' win.

Turns out it didn’t take quite that long. The debate is over with two weeks to go. Anthony Stolarz put an end to it. The 31-year-old has earned the opportunity to start in Game 1 of the playoffs for the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be his first postseason start in the NHL.

Eetu Luostarinen scored about a minute into the third period, and the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night and helping the reigning Stanley Cup champions snap a five-game losing streak.

Two of the five teams from the NHL’s Eastern Conference to clinch playoff berths will share the same ice Tuesday night, as the Florida Panthers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Maple Leafs have four games in the next six nights, against the Panthers, Lightning, Canadiens, and Hurricanes.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to pull even in points with the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday when the teams meet in Tampa, Fla.

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.