Florida Panthers triumph 6-1 against Toronto and are in the final!

Florida Panthers triumph 6-1 against Toronto and are in the final!

Florida, USA - On May 19, 2025, the Florida Panthers impressively solved their ticket for the NHL playoff semi-final. In a crucial game seven, they defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 and were superior in all phases of the game. There were no goals in the first third, but the Panthers consistently took advantage of their chances in the second third.

There, the Panthers reach three goals within a few minutes: Seth Jones opened the goal series in the 23rd minute, followed by Anton Lundell in the 27th minute and Jonah Gadjovich in the 29th minute. With a comfortable 3-0 lead, the Panthers went into the last third.

appearances and turning points

in the third third, Max Domi shortened for the Maple Leafs in the 43rd minute, but the Panthers replied promptly. Eetu Luostarinen (43rd minute), Sam Reinhart (49th minute) and Brad Marchand (57th minute, Empty Net) ensured the final 6: 1 final score. Referee Chris Rooney had to interrupt the game into the second period for 13 seconds and was replaced by Garrett rank, which briefly stopped the gameplay.

Florida Panther's goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was characterized by 19 Saves, while his opposite Joseph Woll parried 28 shots. Marchand, Luostarinen and Aleksander Barkov each contributed two assists. Despite Domi's late hit, the Maple Leafs could not catch up.

series course & outlook

The Panthers have thus made a remarkable turn in the series after they were able to win 0: 2 and win three games in a row. Toronto won only two out of eleven series in the Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner era. Marner will be an unestested free agent on July 1, which raises questions about his future. Coach Paul Maurice, on the other hand, can look back on a flawless record of 6-0 in game 7s and leads his team to the Eastern Conference Finale.

The next duel is already certain: the Florida Panthers meet the Carolina Hurricanes. The first game of this exciting series takes place on Tuesday. In the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars prevailed against the Winnipeg Jets and win the series 4: 2 after triumphant in the last game.

With a strong team performance and remarkable individual appearances, the Panthers have rediscovered their fun of the playoffs and could become serious challengers on the Stanley Cup in the coming rounds.

For more information about the course of the game, the detailed report stands on and AP News . For a wider context of the playoffs, information about the game of the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets.