Panthers' Paul Maurice Putting Incredible Streak on Line vs Maple Leafs

If the Panthers are able to knock out the Maple Leafs, they would set up a matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina took down the Washington Capitals in five games, making things look easy against the best team in the Eastern Conference.

Florida understands that it will take a lot to close out the Maple Leafs, but they are relying on experience to help guide them.

“The first lesson was Toronto two years ago. We had a 3-0 series lead, went home and wanted it so bad that we tried to make it happen every time we touched the puck. We were just throwing hope plays. So I think a bit of patience in the game. … You learn something, you usually don’t forget it, right? Like if you learn how to tie your shoe, two years later you don’t forget, so we thought we learned it two years ago and then forgot it for three straight games in the Final last year. So it’s nothing you get to keep. It’s something that you have to live through and maybe you recall pieces of it.”, Maurice said.

Game 6 between the two teams is scheduled to kick off on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.