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Maple Leafs Take Commanding 2-0 Lead Over Panthers in Second Round

Toronto heads to Florida with momentum after Marner's game-winning goal and Woll's strong performance in Game 2.

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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

  • The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 in Game 2, securing a 2-0 series lead in their second-round playoff matchup.
  • Mitch Marner scored the decisive goal just 17 seconds after the Panthers tied the game in the third period, highlighting his impactful postseason performance.
  • Joseph Woll, stepping in for injured starter Anthony Stolarz, made 25 saves to help Toronto hold off the defending Stanley Cup champions.
  • Historically, teams with a 2-0 lead in best-of-seven series win approximately 86% of the time, with Toronto boasting an 11-0 record when starting 2-0 at home.
  • Game 3 shifts to Florida on Friday, where the Panthers face long odds, having never overcome a 0-2 deficit in their playoff history.