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Maple Leafs and Stars Build Momentum in NHL Playoffs

Toronto takes a 2-0 lead over Florida as the series moves to South Florida, while Dallas seeks a 2-0 advantage against Winnipeg after Mikko Rantanen's standout performances.

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner (16) celebrates with goaltender Joseph Woll (60) after defeating the Florida Panthers in NHL playoff hockey action in Toronto on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Dallas Stars' Mikko Rantanen (right) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with teammates during second period NHL playoff hockey action in Winnipeg, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) scores against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) in overtime of Game 2 in an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Overview

  • The Toronto Maple Leafs lead the Florida Panthers 2-0 in their second-round series after a 4-3 victory in Game 2, with Mitch Marner scoring the decisive goal 17 seconds after Florida tied the game.
  • Joseph Woll, stepping in for injured starter Anthony Stolarz, made 25 saves in Game 2, showcasing Toronto's goaltending depth.
  • The Florida Panthers, defending Stanley Cup champions, face an uphill battle as teams down 0-2 in a best-of-seven series recover only 14% of the time historically.
  • Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen continues his record-breaking postseason with a natural hat trick in Game 1 against the Winnipeg Jets, marking his second consecutive game with a hat trick.
  • Game 3 of the Maple Leafs-Panthers series and Game 2 of the Stars-Jets series are scheduled for Friday, with Toronto aiming to extend its lead and Dallas looking to capitalize on Rantanen's momentum.