Overview

• The Florida Panthers clinched a decisive 6–1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 18, 2025.
• With this win, the Panthers advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, continuing their bid to defend last season’s Stanley Cup title.
• Head coach Paul Maurice maintained his flawless 6–0 record in Game 7 elimination scenarios, further solidifying his reputation for playoff resilience.
• German forward Nico Sturm was absent from the Panthers' lineup for the fifth consecutive elimination game, despite the team’s success.
• The game saw an unusual officiating incident when referee Chris Rooney was injured by a stick to the face, prompting Garrett Ran to step in as a replacement.