Florida Panthers Clinch Atlantic Division Title with 5-2 Win Over Toronto Maple Leafs
The Panthers overcame a two-goal deficit to secure the division crown, setting up a playoff matchup against Tampa Bay Lightning.
- The Florida Panthers rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2, clinching the Atlantic Division title.
- Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart scored crucial goals 10 seconds apart in a game-changing second period.
- Carter Verhaeghe returned from injury to score, contributing to the Panthers' victory.
- Auston Matthews of the Maple Leafs remained at 69 goals, with one more chance to reach 70 in the season's final game.
- The Panthers will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs, while the Maple Leafs are set to play Boston.