John Tavares is riding a three-game point streak into tonight's clash between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
The veteran forward will be the feature for tonight’s Maple Leafs vs. Panthers predictions and NHL picks on Thursday, February 26.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers prediction
Maple Leafs vs Panthers best bet: John Tavares Over 0.5 points (-120)
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares looked solid in his return to play after three weeks of rest during the Olympic break, scoring the Leafs’ opening goal against Tampa to stretch his current point streak to three straight games.
I expect him to keep the streak alive tonight against an undermanned Florida Panthers squad that's allowing 3.5 goals per game over its last 10 games and will likely be a little rusty after 21 days off.
Additionally, Tavares has registered at least one point in each matchup against the Panthers this season, where the Leafs are 2-0, outscoring Florida 8-2.
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Maple Leafs vs Panthers same-game parlay
Toronto is averaging 3.28 goals per game, while the Panthers average 3.35 goals against. The Leafs team total tonight is set at 2.5, a line they’ve cleared in both games against Florida this season and in four of their last six games overall.
For as long as Bobby McMann plays on Toronto's top line, I’ll keep hammering the Over on his shot prop if the total continues to be 1.5. He’s hit the Over in six of his last eight outings, averaging 2.8 shots per game over that stretch.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers SGP
- John Tavares Over 0.5 points
- Bobby McMann Over 1.5 shots on goal
- Maple Leafs team total Over 2.5
Maple Leafs vs Panthers odds
- Moneyline: Maple Leafs +135 | Panthers -155
- Puck Line: Maple Leafs +1.5 (-180) | Panthers -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+105) | Under 6.5 (-125)
Maple Leafs vs Panthers trend
The Over is a combined 66-45-4 between these two clubs this season. Find more NHL betting trends for Maple Leafs vs. Panthers.
How to watch Maple Leafs vs Panthers
| Location | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL |
| Date | Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN4, SCRIPPS |
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