The conference final round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has been determined following a decisive Game 7 encounter between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers continued their pursuit of a second consecutive Stanley Cup title, securing a 6-1 victory at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. With this win, Florida advances to face the Carolina Hurricanes, where the ultimate prize of a trip to the Stanley Cup Final is at stake.

In the match, the Panthers displayed significant offensive pressure early on. During the initial six minutes, they registered 20 shot attempts while the Maple Leafs struggled to find their rhythm, not recording a single shot on goal. Despite an early opportunity for Toronto’s William Nylander, Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made a crucial save to maintain the score at 0-0. The intensity of the game was palpable, even affecting officiating, as referee Chris Rooney exited the game after being inadvertently struck by a high stick.

The Panthers took control in the second period, with Seth Jones scoring the opening goal after receiving a pass from Evan Rodrigues. Following this, a rebound error from Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll allowed Anton Lundell to extend Florida's lead to 2-0. The Panthers further capitalized on their momentum, with Jonah Gadjovich adding a third goal, leading to frustration among Toronto fans who had initially seen their team take a 2-0 series advantage. In the third period, Max Domi briefly revived Maple Leafs hopes with a goal, narrowing the gap to 3-1. However, a quick response from Eetu Luostarinen restored Florida's three-goal lead. The game concluded with Sam Reinhart scoring off a face-off and Brad Marchand finding the empty net, sealing the game at 6-1. As the Panthers prepare to face the Hurricanes, the Maple Leafs find themselves still seeking their first conference final appearance since 2002.