Panthers vs. Maple Leafs: An Eastern Conference Showdown

When Do the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs Play Next?

Upcoming game information can be found below. Florida Panthers tickets and Toronto Maple Leafs tickets can be found on their respective team pages.

Are the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs Rivals?

Yes, the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs are rivals in the NHL. Both teams are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The postseason Panthers-Maple Leafs series has occurred once, in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Who Are the Florida Panthers’ Biggest Rivals?

The Florida Panthers’ biggest rivals are the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference, along with the Washington Capitals from the Metropolitan Division.

Who are the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Biggest Rivals?

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest rivals are the Florida Panthers, the Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. As a member of the NHL’s Original Six, the Maple Leafs also hold historical rivalries with the Boston Bruins, the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens in the Atlantic Division and the Chicago Blackhawks in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

Game Results Between the Panthers and Maple Leafs

Of the NHL’s 82 regular season games, fans can expect three to four matchups between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs each year. In 103 meetings, the Panthers hold a 46-41-79 edge over the Maple Leafs.

Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Series History

The Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs rivalry has been heating up over several seasons, culminating in the teams’ first Stanley Cup Playoffs series in 2023. The Eastern Conference semifinals matchup lasted five games, with the Panthers advancing to their second Stanley Cup Final before falling to the Vegas Golden Knights. Although they did not meet the Maple Leafs again in the following postseason, the Panthers would ultimately win their first Stanley Cup in 2024.

In the regular season, Florida and Toronto consistently battle it out in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division. Under the league’s 2013 conference realignment, the Panthers and Maple Leafs found themselves in the same division for the first time. Since then, the Panthers have claimed three division championships, in 2016, 2022 and 2024, while the Maple Leafs put up a strong, second-place challenge in 2022.

Where Do the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Play?

The Toronto Maple Leafs host home games at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Built in 1941 as the Toronto Postal Delivery Building, the location was repurposed in 1996 as the multipurpose indoor venue originally named Air Canada Centre. Now called Scotiabank Arena, or “The Hangar” and “SBA” to fans, the arena holds between 18,800 and 20,270 fans for hockey games. In its hockey configuration, SBA hosted the NHL All-Star Game in 2000 and 2024 as well as the Eastern Conference qualifying rounds of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Outside of the Maple Leafs’ schedule, SBA serves as home court for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors.

The Florida Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Located in the Miami metropolitan area, the Broward County venue opened in 1998 as the National Car Rental Center. After several name changes, the arena changed again from FLA Live Arena to Amerant Bank Arena in 2023. At 19,250 seats in its hockey configuration, Amerant Bank Arena is the largest indoor arena in Florida. Over the years, Amerant Bank Arena has presided over the NHL All-Star Game, in 2003 and 2023, and several Stanley Cup Finals games during the Panthers’ appearances in 2023 and 2024, including their championship-sealing, Game Seven victory in 2024.