Overview

• The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 on April 2, 2025, officially securing their place in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
• Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies each recorded a goal and an assist, with Knies scoring the game-winning goal late in the third period.
• Goaltender Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves against his former team, contributing to Toronto's defensive success.
• The victory extends the Maple Leafs' lead in the Atlantic Division to three points over Tampa Bay and four points over Florida, with seven games remaining in the regular season.
• Florida, missing key players Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk due to injuries, now faces long odds of winning the division and must focus on maintaining a strong playoff position.