The Florida Panthers face a challenging road trip, starting with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who've been neck-and-neck for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. Currently, Florida holds a slim two-point lead, although Toronto has a game in hand. The Panthers are looking to rebound from a recent 3-2 loss against Boston where they squandered a 2-0 lead, marking their first defeat in seven games. Despite injuries to key players like Matthew Tkachuk and Aaron Ekblad, Florida has shown resilience, going 11-3-0 since late January. The Maple Leafs are hoping to regain momentum after a tough stretch against Western Conference teams.