Knies has seven more games to score four goals, bringing him to the 30-goal mark for the first time in his NHL career.

It had all the makings of a playoff game. There were former teammates clashing for the first time since the deadline. There was a physical aspect to the game that seemed to ramp up as it went on.

If Wednesday felt like the biggest win of the season (and they only get larger from here), that’s because Toronto’s occasionally lackadaisical superstars treated it as such.

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The NHL betting slate features a marquee matchup with playoff implications between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Anthony Stolarz is getting the start for the Buds tonight, and my Maple Leafs vs. Panthers predictions expect him to see a lot of rubber against this pesky Florida side.

The dust has settled with the passing of the trade deadline, but there are still NHL rumors to discuss. The discussion can focus on what teams will do about signing players before free agency and how they will attempt to improve their rosters.

Analyzing Wednesday’s Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.