The conference final round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has been determined following a decisive Game 7 between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. The Panthers, aiming to secure the Stanley Cup for a second consecutive season, emerged victorious with a commanding 6-1 win at Scotiabank Arena. Their triumph sets the stage for a matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, with a coveted spot in the Stanley Cup Final on the line.

Throughout the contest, the Panthers showcased their offensive prowess, particularly evident in the first six minutes where they amassed 20 shot attempts—without the Maple Leafs registering even one. While Toronto's William Nylander had an early opportunity to score, Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made a crucial save, maintaining the deadlock. The match was marred by an incident requiring referee Chris Rooney to leave the ice after being accidentally struck by a high stick. The scoring breakthrough came in the second period as Seth Jones netted the first goal following a pass from Evan Rodrigues, putting Florida on the scoreboard. Just minutes later, Anton Lundell capitalized on a rebound, increasing the lead to 2-0. The Panthers' fourth line then added to their tally, with Jonah Gadjovich securing a goal to extend the advantage to 3-0, much to the frustration of Maple Leafs supporters who had anticipated better performance after their initial 2-0 series lead.

In an effort to recover, Max Domi provided a glimmer of hope for Toronto at the start of the third period, cutting Florida's lead to 3-1. However, the momentum quickly shifted back to the Panthers as Eetu Luostarinen redirected a shot, restoring the three-goal margin. Toronto struggled to respond, and further goals from Sam Reinhart, off a face-off, and an empty-net effort from Brad Marchand sealed the game at 6-1. With this victory, the Panthers are poised to face off against the Hurricanes, while the Maple Leafs continue to seek their first appearance in the conference final since 2002.