As the Maple Leafs-Panthers second-round series shifts to Florida, Toronto finds itself in a less-than-ideal situation.
The Panthers have a 2-0 series lead heading into Game 3 tonight in Sunrise. Florida grabbed both games in Toronto to start off the series and have a chance to build a commanding lead at home.
After winning Game 1, the Panthers earned a 3-2 victory in Game 2. The Maple Leafs grabbed an early 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Panthers rattled off three unanswered goals to seal a 3-2 win. All three goals were a result of turnovers, whether forced by the Panthers and their forecheck, or self-inflicted mistakes from the Leafs.
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"This one’s disappointing," Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said after Game 2. "We’re rolling early in the game. You just give it back to them. Those are things that we haven’t done and we just can’t do."
Once again, Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was sensational. The two-time Vezina winner made 35 saves to win his fifth consecutive postseason start.
Toronto is facing as close to a must-win game as you can get tonight in Game 3. Only four teams have been able to come back from down 3-0 in an NHL playoff series and win.
The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Game 2.
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Leafs vs. Panthers Game 3 start time
- Date: Sunday, May 7
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
The Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Game 3 puck drop is set for Sunday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The game is being played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
What channel is Leafs vs. Panthers Game 3 on?
- TV Channel (U.S.): TBS
- TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS
- Live stream (U.S.): TBS app, Sling TV
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW, CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
The Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Game 3 is set to air live in the United States on TBS. Fans in Canada can watch the action on Sportsnet, CBC or TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, the TBS app is an option in the United States, in addition to Sling TV, which carries all NHL playoff games on TNT's platforms.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW, CBC Gem or the CBC Sports app.
Leafs vs. Panthers Game 3 odds
- Puckline: Leafs -1.5 (+182) | Panthers +1.5 (-219)
- Moneyline: Leafs -132 | Panthers +109
- O/U: 6.5
The Leafs enter Game 3 as the favorites on the road against the Panthers.
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Leafs vs. Panthers series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| Tues., May 2 | at Toronto | FINAL | Panthers 4, Maple Leafs 2 |
| Thurs., May 4 | at Toronto | FINAL | Panthers 3, Maple Leafs 2 |
| Sun., May 7 | at Florida | 6:30 p.m. | TBS, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Wed., May 10 | at Florida | 7 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Fri., May 12 | at Toronto | TBD | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Sun., May 14 | at Florida | TBD | SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Tues., May 16 | at Toronto | TBD | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
* If necessary
