Round 2 Game 1: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers

The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to carry over their momentum from the first round as they face the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the second round of the NHL playoffs. The Panthers were also successful in their first round, sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes in four games. This will be the first time the two teams have met in the postseason, but the Panthers have emerged victorious in three of their four regular season matchups.

The Maple Leafs relied on solid defensive play and outstanding goaltending from Jack Campbell during their first round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They will need another strong performance from Campbell and their defensive core to limit the high-powered offense of the Panthers, who finished the regular season with the NHL’s second-best goal total. On the other hand, the Panthers are hoping their star player, Aleksander Barkov, can continue his impressive playoff run after scoring four goals in the first round.

This series promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. With plenty of star power on both sides, fans can expect a high-scoring affair. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series will take place at FLA Live Arena on Thursday, May 4th at 7:30 PM EST.