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Maple Leafs Edge Panthers in Game 1 Despite Stolarz Injury

Toronto takes a 1-0 series lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs as William Nylander shines and Anthony Stolarz exits after a head injury.

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) scores on Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the first period of Game 1 in an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Toronto, Monday, May 5, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Overview

  • William Nylander scored two first-period goals and added an assist, leading the Maple Leafs to a 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1.
  • Toronto built an early 4-1 lead but had to fend off a late Florida rally, with Joseph Woll making 17 saves in relief of injured starting goalie Anthony Stolarz.
  • Stolarz left the game in the second period after taking an elbow to the head from Sam Bennett, an incident under review by the NHL's player safety committee.
  • Florida defenseman Aaron Ekblad missed Game 1 due to suspension but is expected to return for Game 2 on Wednesday in Toronto.
  • The Maple Leafs, seeking their first conference finals appearance since 2002, face a Florida team aiming for a third consecutive trip to the Eastern Conference Final.