Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 1, Florida Panthers 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 1 |
| Florida Panthers score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Evan Rodrigues | C | 1 | 1 | 9 | 16:52 | 1.17 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Brad Marchand | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14:10 | 0.95 | 1.45 |
| 3rd | Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.03 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:18 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Anton Lundell | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:13 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Evan Rodrigues, Anton Lundell | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 16:40 | FLA | Evan Rodrigues | — | 4v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 00:47 | TOR | John Tavares | Auston Matthews, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:51 | FLA | Brad Marchand | — | 5v6 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 18:08 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart | 5v6 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.60 | 4.77 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Hits | 21 | 19 |
| Blocks | 12 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:38 | 0.24 | 0.75 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:53 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:11 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:01 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:25 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:44 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:17 | 0.48 | -0.10 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:09 | 0.31 | -0.20 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 16:52 | 1.17 | 1.49 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:10 | 0.95 | 1.45 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.03 | 1.43 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:03 | 0.26 | 0.80 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.72 | 0.65 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.33 | 0.64 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:41 | 0.15 | 0.54 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:04 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:56 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:06 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:12 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.30 | -0.05 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | 0.81 | L |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 29 | 30 | 96.6% | 1.85 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–1 on Feb 26, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Florida Panthers generated 4.77 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.6 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Evan Rodrigues led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 9 shots on goal.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–1 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evan Rodrigues led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 9 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 4.77 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.6, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 29 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 37. High-danger chances went 12 to 17.