For much of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025 playoff run, the mood has been upbeat. With six wins in their first 10 postseason games, the team has largely managed to dodge the turbulence that usually comes with chasing the Stanley Cup.

Yet as the second-round series against the Florida Panthers sits tied at 2-2—and with the bitter memory of allowing Ottawa back into their first-round series still fresh—the Leafs now find themselves staring down a pivotal stretch. With a maximum of three games left in this round, Game 5 on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena might mark the last time some fan favorites ever wear the blue and white in front of a hometown crowd.

If the Leafs don’t take at least one of the next two games, their season will be over—and so too could be the Toronto tenure for several key players. Here’s a look at five Leafs who could be playing their final game at home.

1. Mitch Marner

• Contract: $10.9M (UFA in 2025)

• 2024-25 Stats: 81 GP, 27 G, 75 A

The most high-profile name on this list, Mitch Marner’s future in Toronto remains uncertain. Though he’s repeatedly expressed a desire to stay and has deferred negotiations until the offseason, the Leafs are walking a tightrope. Letting one of their core players enter the final year of his contract without an extension could mean the beginning of the end.

Marner has been a foundational piece of Toronto’s offense, but with salary cap pressures and playoff expectations mounting, the franchise may face a difficult decision in the months ahead.

2. John Tavares

• Contract: $11M (UFA in 2025)

• 2024-25 Stats: 75 GP, 38 G, 36 A

When John Tavares signed his seven-year deal in 2018, it was a landmark moment for the franchise. Since then, he’s been a steady contributor and locker-room leader. But with his deal expiring this summer, the question becomes not just whether he stays—but at what price.

AFP Analytics projects Tavares could command a new three-year deal worth around $7.9 million annually. Whether that’s a price the Leafs are willing to pay for a 34-year-old center remains to be seen.

3. Max Pacioretty

• Contract: $775,000 (UFA in 2025)

• 2024-25 Stats: 37 GP, 5 G, 8 A

At 36, Max Pacioretty brought a veteran presence to the Leafs this season, and even carved out a signature playoff moment—something many Leafs past and present have never managed. But with his one-year deal nearing its end and his future in the NHL uncertain, Game 5 could be his final moment on home ice in a Leafs uniform.

4. Max Domi

• Contract: $3.75M (UFA in 2028)

• 2024-25 Stats: 74 GP, 8 G, 25 A

Domi is under contract through 2028, but that doesn’t guarantee he’ll remain in Toronto. With the Leafs likely facing a cap crunch, Domi’s contract might fall into the category of “too rich for the role.” At $3.75 million annually, he’s expendable if the team is looking to reallocate funds or make a major move in the offseason.

5. Steven Lorentz

• Contract: $775,000 (UFA in 2025)

• 2024-25 Stats: 80 GP, 8 G, 11 A

A Stanley Cup winner with Florida last year, Lorentz brought depth and energy to Toronto’s bottom six this season. However, with just one assist in 10 playoff games, his role has been limited—and his one-year deal may not be renewed. Having played for four teams in four years, Lorentz is no stranger to change.

The Bigger Picture

With the Leafs in one of their deepest playoff runs since 2004, there’s plenty on the line—not just for the franchise, but for individual careers. Whether Toronto lives to fight another round or heads into another offseason of soul-searching, this week could mark a turning point.

Game 5 isn’t just about staying alive in the postseason. For several Leafs, it may be their final home stand.