Overview
- The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena in Game 7, with the winner advancing to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.
- Toronto forced Game 7 with a 2-0 win in Florida in Game 6, highlighted by Auston Matthews' go-ahead goal and Joseph Woll's first playoff shutout.
- Matthew Knies, a critical top-line forward for Toronto, has been confirmed to play without restrictions after suffering a minor injury in Game 6.
- Florida head coach Paul Maurice enters the game with a perfect 5-0 record in Game 7s, while Toronto's Craig Berube emphasizes tactical simplicity and urgency for his team.
- Toronto has lost its last six Game 7 appearances and has not reached the conference finals since 2002, while Florida seeks its third consecutive conference final appearance as defending Stanley Cup champions.