Overview

• The Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
• Six different Panthers scored, including Aaron Ekblad, Dmitry Kulikov, Jesper Boqvist, Niko Mikkola, A. J. Greer, and Sam Bennett, showcasing Florida's depth.
• Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, extending his shutout streak to over 143 minutes before Toronto's lone goal late in the game.
• Toronto's star players, including Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, struggled offensively, with Matthews still goalless in the series.
• Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Sunrise, Florida, where the Panthers can clinch a spot in their third consecutive Eastern Conference Final.