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Maple Leafs Secure 2-0 Series Lead Over Panthers with Marner’s Decisive Goal

Toronto edges Florida 4-3 in Game 2, capitalizing on defensive lapses and goaltending struggles ahead of pivotal Game 3 in Sunrise.

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
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Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky makes a save as Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares battles for the rebound during second period of Toronto's win in Game 2 of their playoff series. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Overview

  • Mitch Marner scored the game-winning goal just 17 seconds after Florida tied Game 2, securing a 4-3 victory for Toronto.
  • Backup goaltender Joseph Woll made 25 saves for the Maple Leafs, stepping in for the injured Anthony Stolarz.
  • Florida’s defensive breakdowns, including multiple odd-man rushes, have allowed Toronto to exploit scoring opportunities effectively.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky, despite past playoff success, has faced scrutiny after conceding nine goals in the first two games of the series.
  • The series shifts to Florida for Game 3 on Friday, with the Panthers needing a win to avoid a daunting 0-3 deficit in the best-of-seven matchup.