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Panthers centre Sam Bennett denies ill intent on Stolarz hit in Game 1

The Toronto Maple Leafs took a 1-0 series lead Monday night with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers. But unfortunately, the victory was overshadowed by the loss of goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who left the game midway through the second period after

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Published: 1 month ago

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Game Day Preview: Round 2 Game 5

Well, Leafs Nation, it was fun while it lasted. The worry-free hockey, the lack of anxiety, the feeling that no matter what happened, they could win. It all ended when…

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Coaching in Balance: Berube, the Maple Leafs & the Medicine Wheel

Having watched the Toronto Maple Leafs for eight seasons, it’s fascinating how Craig Berube has approached coaching differently. When he first stepped in, many people were surprised by how much…

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Could a bottom-six shuffle be just what the Maple Leafs need?

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa on The FAN Hockey Show to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs potentially shaking up their lineup ahead of Game 5 and if it’s a response to the bottom six’s lack of production.

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Projected Lineups for the Panthers vs Maple Leafs – 5/14/25

The Florida Panthers take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of their second-round matchup at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

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Why Game 5 is Maple Leafs’ most important game in 20 years

The Leafs return home on Wednesday night after letting a 2-0 lead slip away against the Panthers.

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Ice Tilt: How Florida has taken it to Toronto in first periods

In his latest article examining play with Ice Tilt, Justin Bourne writes about how the Florida Panthers have largely taken their second round series to the Maple Leafs, and how Toronto can counter.

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Craig Berube on the adjustments for Game 5 vs. the Panthers: “We have to find a way to get through that swarm in their zone, especially off our forecheck”

Ahead of Game 5, head coach Craig Berube discussed his lineup decisions, the play of the bottom six in the series, the areas for improvement after two consecutive losses, and Nick Robertson’s history of scoring coming off a stint of healthy scratch

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Jeremy Roenick thinks the winner of Game 5 will win the Leafs/Panthers series: Leafs Morning Take

The biggest game in 20+ years is here. It goes without saying but Game 5 will likely go a long way in deciding who wins the series. We kept things light to kick off the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. After giving a mood/vibe check, I had Ja

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Aleksander Barkov and the ‘ego-less’ Panthers entering Game 5 with a knowing calm

There are circumstantial differences entering Game 5, and the Florida Panthers can draw on their wealth of experience to evoke a sense of calm, entering a pivotal clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Aleksander Barkov is leading the charge for the

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Panthers owner breaks silence on 'inflammatory' comments at Toronto Maple Leafs fan that got him suspended

A high-ranking member of the Florida Panthers’ front office has apologized for comments directed this week at a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. As reported by the Toronto Sun‘s Dan Bilicki, Panthers part-owner and alternate governor Doug Cifu has been

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Panthers' Rodrigues out for Game 5 after Ekman-Larsson hit

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and won't play in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Paul Maurice confirmed, according to TSN's Chris Johnston.Rodrigues exited Game 4 and did

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Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Panic About Matthew Knies Offer Sheets

With the NHL releasing the new compensation threshold for offer sheets, many are looking at the potential restricted free agents who could be targets for one. The St. Louis Blues…

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