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.