US EditionMaple Leafs set to face Panthers in second round: 'It gets heated, it gets emotional'
- The Toronto Maple Leafs advanced to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs and are set to begin their series against the Florida Panthers on Monday at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Leafs reached this stage after defeating the Ottawa Senators in six games, a series marked by the Senators narrowing a 3-0 lead to 3-2 before Toronto closed it out.
- Under the direction of head coach Paul Maurice and with Aleksander Barkov serving as captain, the Panthers are a seasoned and resilient squad—recent Stanley Cup champions in 2024—and they hold a 3-1 advantage over Toronto in this season’s regular-season matchups.
- Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews expressed confidence in the team's readiness for the upcoming series, while coach Craig Berube highlighted the importance of staying patient and channeling emotions appropriately during the physical matchups ahead.
- This series suggests a challenging test for Toronto as they aim to overcome past playoff struggles, counting on disciplined effort and composure against a tough, physical Panthers team.
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Maple Leafs set to face Panthers in second round: 'It gets heated, it gets emotional'
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