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Panthers Drop Game 1 to Maple Leafs in Tight Series Opener

Florida mounted a late comeback but fell short, while concerns linger over a potential head injury to Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz.

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Overview

  • The Florida Panthers lost 5–4 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
  • Trailing 4–1 entering the third period, the Panthers scored three late goals but could not complete the comeback.
  • Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz may have suffered a head injury during the game, with reports of him vomiting on the bench after being struck.
  • The Maple Leafs have not provided any updates on Stolarz's condition, leaving his status for Game 2 uncertain.
  • The Panthers now trail 0–1 in the best-of-seven series as they aim to defend their Stanley Cup title.