Maple Leafs set to face Panthers in second round: 'It gets heated, it gets emotional'
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have moved on to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, where they are set to play against the Florida Panthers starting Monday at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Leafs earned this matchup by defeating the Ottawa Senators in six games, continuing a rare postseason series win after years of early exits.
- Under the guidance of head coach Paul Maurice and the leadership of captain Aleksander Barkov, Florida boasts a seasoned lineup highlighted by physical players such as Matthew Tkachuk and others recognized for their gritty playing style.
- Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has played a major playoff role with four goals and eight assists in 11 games, averaging 24 minutes on ice per game.
- The series promises intensity as both teams prepare diligently, with Leafs coach Craig Berube emphasizing patience and composure amid the emotional, physical contest ahead.
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Maple Leafs set to face Panthers in second round: 'It gets heated, it gets emotional'
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"I'm sure there'll will be some advantage": Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly brushes off concerns of Matthew Tkachuk receiving brotherly intel from Brady ahead of clash vs. Panthers
Morgan Rielly is not worried about Matthew Tkachuk asking his brother Brady for tips on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs have qualified for the second round and will face the Florida Panthers.
Recapping the season series between the Panthers and Maple Leafs
As the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to do battle in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, let’s take a look back at the regular season series between the two Atlantic Division rivals, which ended with the Cats taking three out of the four meetings. Game 1: Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 1 The seasons-series began with a convincing 5-1 beatdown over Maple Leafs on… Source
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