Overview
- Brad Marchand scored at 15:27 of overtime on a deflected shot, securing the Panthers' first win of the series against Toronto.
- Florida erased 2-0 and 3-1 deficits, showcasing resilience against a Toronto team with a strong record when leading by two or more goals.
- Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe, and Jonah Gadjovich also scored for the Panthers, while John Tavares netted twice for the Leafs.
- Sergei Bobrovsky made 27 saves, including eight in overtime, while Joseph Woll stopped 32 shots for Toronto.
- Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal is scheduled for Sunday night in Sunrise, Florida, as the Panthers aim to even the series.