The conference final round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has been determined following a decisive Game 7 confrontation between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers, aiming for a consecutive Stanley Cup championship, secured a dominant 6-1 victory at Scotiabank Arena, thus advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. Florida will now face the Carolina Hurricanes for the chance to compete in the Stanley Cup Final.

In the early stages of the game, both teams remained scoreless after the first period, though the Panthers showcased aggressive play, generating 20 shot attempts within the initial six minutes, while the Maple Leafs struggled to register a shot. Toronto's William Nylander had an opportunity to score, but Panthers' goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky successfully thwarted the attempt. The intensity of the game was palpable, even extending to the officiating crew, as referee Chris Rooney exited the game following an accidental high-stick incident.

The Panthers finally broke the deadlock in the second period, with Seth Jones scoring off a pass from Evan Rodrigues. Following this, Florida extended their lead to 2-0 due to a rebound opportunity that Anton Lundell capitalized on. Another goal from Jonah Gadjovich solidified a 3-0 advantage for Florida. Despite a spirited attempt by Max Domi in the third period to ignite the Maple Leafs' hopes, the Panthers quickly regained a three-goal lead from Eetu Luostarinen’s redirection. Additional goals from Sam Reinhart and Brad Marchand culminated in a 6-1 victory for Florida. As the Panthers prepare for their upcoming series against the Hurricanes, the Maple Leafs continue to seek their first appearance in the conference finals since 2002.