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Florida Panthers He hit the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7, the Eastern Conference semi-finals, and advanced to the Stanley Cup playoff conference final.
The Panthers scored three goals in the second term and three goals in a 6-1 victory. Florida had six different goal scorers: Seth Jones, Anton Landell, Jonah Gajovic, Etu Luastalinen, Sam Reinhard and Brad Merchand.
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The Florida Panthers will skate with the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, held at Scottia Bank Arena in Toronto on May 18, 2025. (John E. Sokolowski-Immagn image)
Marchand scored in the second half of the game and concluded his history-making efforts.
With victory Maple Leafsthe NHL said Marchand became the first player to win five winners against the same team. Merchant was with the Boston Bruins when the team won four games 7 against Toronto. It was his fifth victory for Florida.
“I grew up as a Leafs fan and enjoy playing against the Leafs,” Merchant said after the match. “I enjoy interacting with my fans. It’s fun. I don’t take it too seriously. I love to tease. I love to tease people.
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Florida Panthers forward Blood Marchand #63 will discuss with the media at a post-match media conference following the second round of Game 7 with the Toronto Maple Leafs held at Scottia Bank Arena in Toronto on May 18, 2025. (John E. Sokolowski-Immagn image)
“When I come here and get booed, I’m fine. I’ll show it. I’m going to enjoy it.”
Florida has acquired veterans from Bruins With the trade deadline, it was due to an extra push when it comes to the postseason.
Panthers head coach Paul Maurice also lived through his winning streak, winning game seven. He’s 6-0 in Game 7 as head coach.
“Game 7 is for players,” Maurice said. “It doesn’t matter how your hands feel. It doesn’t matter how your body feels. No matter how well you run, if it’s just how comfortable you are in a difficult situation, you have a chance.”
Florida Panthers’ Brad Merchand #63 will be sent from the ice for the third season of the NHL playoff hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, held in Toronto on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. (Canadian media via Frank Gun/AP)
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The Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup champions and will take on the Carolina Hurricane in the conference finals.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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