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Panthers Dominate Leafs in Game 5 to Take Commanding 3-2 Series Lead

Florida's 6-1 victory in Toronto puts the defending champions one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Final.

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William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck during the first period against the Florida Panthers in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena on May 11, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.
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Overview

  • Jesper Boqvist, Aaron Ekblad, Dmitry Kulikov, Niko Mikkola, A.J. Greer, and Sam Bennett scored for Florida, showcasing depth contributions in the decisive win.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky delivered another standout performance, making 31 saves and narrowly missing a second consecutive shutout.
  • Toronto fans expressed their frustration with boos and jersey tosses as the Leafs fell behind 4-0 by the second period.
  • The Panthers capitalized on Toronto turnovers, with Boqvist scoring his first career playoff goal after stepping into the lineup for the injured Evan Rodrigues.
  • Florida can clinch the series at home in Game 6 on Friday, while Toronto faces elimination after three straight losses.