Overview
- Toronto's Auston Matthews scored his first goal of the series early in the third period, breaking a 0-0 tie and securing a crucial lead.
- Goaltender Joseph Woll made 22 saves to achieve his first career playoff shutout, stepping up in the absence of injured starter Anthony Stolarz.
- Max Pacioretty added an insurance goal late in the third period, helping Toronto seal the Game 6 victory in Sunrise, Florida.
- The Florida Panthers, aiming for a third consecutive Eastern Conference Final appearance, failed to capitalize on four power plays during the game.
- Game 7 is set for Sunday night in Toronto, with the Maple Leafs seeking to end a 21-year conference-final drought and break a six-game Game 7 losing streak.