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Maple Leafs and Stars Build Momentum with Key Playoff Wins

Toronto holds a 2-0 lead over Florida heading to Game 3, while Dallas leads Winnipeg 1-0 after Rantanen's record-breaking performance.

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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

  • Mitch Marner's third-period goal secured a 4-3 victory for the Maple Leafs over the Panthers, giving Toronto a 2-0 series lead as the matchup shifts to Florida for Game 3 on Friday.
  • Joseph Woll, stepping in for injured goaltender Anthony Stolarz, made 25 saves, including key stops in the third period, to help Toronto maintain its edge.
  • Mikko Rantanen's natural hat trick in Game 1 propelled the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets, marking his second consecutive playoff hat trick and setting an NHL record for multiple three-goal periods in a single postseason.
  • Jake Oettinger delivered 30 saves for Dallas, while Winnipeg's defensive struggles persisted, having allowed 26 goals in their last six playoff games.
  • Historically, teams facing 0-2 deficits in NHL playoff series have only a 14% chance of advancing, underscoring the challenges Florida and Winnipeg face in their upcoming games.