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NHL News / Little Box Cats / May 6
Sloppy Panthers fall short in 5-4 loss to Maple Leafs 
The sloppy Florida Panthers almost pulled off a third comeback, but ended up dropping Game 1 to the highly-opportunistic Toronto Maple Leafs by a 5-4 count at Scotiabank Arena.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Florida Panthers Star Bracing for NHL Punishment After Game 1 Loss to Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs took a 1-0 series lead over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Monday, but the story of the game was an incident that happened in the second period.
Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6
Panthers’ Paul Maurice sends ‘hopeful’ Anthony Stolarz message after Game 1
The Florida Panthers tried to mount a comeback on Monday night, but they couldn’t finish the job. Paul Maurice and his Panthers lost Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, falling down 1-0 in the series.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 5
Watch: Missed tripping call aids Maple Leafs in Game 1 win
The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a furious third-period rally by the Florida Panthers in their 5-4 Game 1 Eastern Conference second-round win with an assist from the officials.
What cities should get NHL expansion teams?
It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.
Anthony Stolarz News / Inside The Rink / May 5
Anthony Stolarz Leaves Game One Against Florida Panthers
Tonight, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers kicked off the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Maple Leafs currently lead 4-1 in the second period behind two goals from William Nylander, and goals from Morgan Reilly and Chris Tanev.
William Nylander News / Yardbarker / May 5
Watch: Maple Leafs strike back 19 seconds after Panthers goal for 3-1 lead
Just as the Florida Panthers got back into Game 1 of their East second-round series, the Toronto Maple Leafs put them back in a two-goal deficit. The Panthers trailed 2-0 when defenseman Seth Jones scored his second goal of the Stanley Cup playoffs on a power play with three minutes and three seconds remaining in the first period.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / May 5
Seth Jones is starting to find his way with the Panthers
The Florida Panthers are off to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, and they’ve done so with significant
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Panthers Will Have Major Advantage Against Maple Leafs in Series
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are getting set to begin their second-round playoff series. Toronto enters this matchup with home-ice advantage, offering them a slight edge in the series.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
Panthers’ Paul Maurice reveals Craig Berube’s key Maple Leafs change
The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs are squaring off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second time in three years. There is one big difference in Toronto since their five-game loss to Florida in 2023.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
Panthers’ Paul Maurice sees unique challenge of Maple Leafs’ elite power play
The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs second-round matchup has high respect. Both teams respect one another, especially Panthers head coach Paul Maurice.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 5
Panthers Forward Moving Up Unique List
The Toronto Maple Leafs are ready to kick off their second-round series against the Florida Panthers, a team they haven’t seen much of in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 5
Panthers Must Control High-Danger Areas Against Maple Leafs
The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs meet in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Atlantic Division rivals are in store for an epic series.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 5
NHL Predictions: May 5 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Paul Maurice News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Panthers Coach's Honest Take on 'Sweaty' NHL Tradition
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice made headlines ahead of the second-round matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs after sharing his blunt view on one of the NHL's famous traditions: the handshake line.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 4
Special teams strength vs. strength as Leafs, Panthers open series
The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the NHL's best power plays. The Florida Panthers boast one the league's top penalty kills. The strength of those special teams will be put to the test beginning Monday, when the Maple Leafs host the Panthers in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoffs second-round series.
Paul Maurice News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
Panthers’ Paul Maurice Says Coaches Don’t Belong in Handshake Line
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice held a press conference on May 3 to discuss his thoughts as his team prepares to face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the NHL Playoffs.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2
Lightning trade-deadline acquisition developed painful condition in April
The Lightning played their short-lived 2025 playoff schedule against the Panthers with an extremely banged-up roster (more on that later). One player who wasn’t available at all during the series was trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand.
Aleksander Barkov News / Field Level Media / May 2
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov bids to repeat as Selke winner
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, teammate Sam Reinhart and Anthony Cirelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the finalists for the Frank J.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Panthers have shown they’re ready for another Stanley Cup run
One of the surprising results of the opening round of this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs was not that the Florida Panthers advanced to the second round, but how they were able to take care of the Tampa Bay Lightning so quickly in this year’s postseason edition of The Battle of Florida.
Kyle Okposo News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Former NHLer Kyle Okposo joins NHL Players Association staff
The NHL Players’ Association has added a few names to its staff, including a familiar name hockey fans. On Thursday, Executive Director Marty Walsh announced that former NHL player and Stanley Cup champion Kyle Okposo will join the union as Business Development and Player Engagement Advisor.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Panthers continue to dominate Battle of Florida
The Battle of Florida now feels like a one-sided rivalry.
Eetu Luostarinen News / Field Level Media / May 1
Eetu Luostarinen's historic night leads Panthers to series win over Lightning
Florida's Eetu Luostarinen had a career night with a goal and three assists as the visiting Panthers closed out their first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup Wednesday night, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
NHL suspends Panthers' Aaron Ekblad for dirty hit on Lightning's Brandon Hagel
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two playoff games for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the NHL announced today (April 29).
Aaron Ekblad News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad to have Player Safety hearing
Ekblad is facing another suspension after knocking Lightning winger Brandon Hagel out of Sunday night’s Game 4 with a high hit.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk avoids a suspension
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will not face any supplemental discipline for his late-game hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel in Game 3.
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