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Toronto Maple Leafs Face Florida Panthers in Round 2 of NHL Playoffs

Mitch Marner returns to the lineup after becoming a father, while Aaron Ekblad remains suspended for Game 1.

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Overview

  • Game 1 of the second-round series between the Maple Leafs and Panthers is set for 8 p.m. ET on Monday in Toronto.
  • Mitch Marner, who missed Sunday’s practice to welcome the birth of his first child, is confirmed to play on his 28th birthday.
  • Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will miss Game 1 as he serves the final game of a two-game suspension for a headshot in the first round.
  • Toronto, the Atlantic Division champions, seeks redemption after being eliminated by Florida in five games during their 2023 playoff meeting.
  • The Maple Leafs’ roster includes three former Panthers—Anthony Stolarz, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Steven Lorentz—who bring championship experience from Florida's 2024 Stanley Cup victory.