Which players are going to rise to the occasion? That’s what I’m looking to answer with my Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs anytime goal picks.
The pregame narrative: Florida and Toronto’s seasons are on the line, and everybody has a chance to be a hero in Game 7. Superstars are counted on to produce in an elimination game, but sometimes an unsung name emerges in a crucial moment.
Check out the best Panthers vs. Maple Leafs anytime goal picks for Game 7, featuring Carter Verhaeghe and Bobby McMann.
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs anytime goal picks
Best Bet: Verhaeghe to score (+235)
There are several reasons why Verhaeghe is a solid pick to score a goal in this contest.
Firstly, he has been one of Florida’s most consistent producers in this series. He has two goals and five points through six games, and the latter ties him with Brad Marchand for the team lead.
The advanced numbers go even further in illustrating how good he has been against the team that drafted him:
- 2nd in expected goals (2.77)
- 2nd in Corsi for (48)
- 2nd in scoring chances (27)
- T-2nd in high-danger chances (8)
Verhaeghe also has a knack for stepping up in series finales. He has scored a goal in six of Florida’s last 11 series-ending contests since 2022 (seven total).
Key stat: Verhaeghe is third among all Panthers players in shots (27).
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs prop prediction
McMann to score (+475): This pick is a little off the board, but you can’t be an unsung hero if everybody is singing your praises.
McMann has largely been ineffective for the Maple Leafs in the playoffs, but there are signs of him turning it around.
The Toronto winger notched an assist in Game 6, his first point since Game 1 of the team’s series against the Ottawa Senators.
It was a beautiful feed to Max Pacioretty that served as an insurance marker for his squad.
Although Game 5 was largely a night to forget for Toronto, McMann did record three shots in the losing effort, his first multi-shot outing since Game 1 against the Panthers.
His usage is also trending upwards. McMann logged 13:30 in ice time in Game 6, his highest total of the series and the most since Game 4 of the opening round.
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs anytime goal picks made at 1:56 p.m. ET on 05/18/2025.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.