Overview
- Florida Panthers secured a commanding 6-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead in the second-round playoff series.
- Six different Panthers players scored, showcasing Florida's depth, while Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, extending his strong postseason performance.
- Toronto's top forwards—Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander—remain goalless in the series, further highlighting the Leafs' offensive struggles.
- Joseph Woll was pulled after allowing five goals on 25 shots, with Matt Murray finishing the game in relief for Toronto.
- Game 6 is set for Friday in Sunrise, Florida, where the Panthers have an opportunity to clinch their third consecutive Eastern Conference Final appearance.