The Toronto Maple Leafs extended their playoff run for at least two more days with a shutout victory over the Florida Panthers. This win on the road set the stage for a decisive Game 7 scheduled for Sunday night in Ontario. The outcome came as a significant surprise, especially following Toronto's underwhelming performance in Game 5, where they struggled on home ice.

Auston Matthews played a pivotal role in the game, scoring the decisive goal in the third period after the teams entered the frame tied with no goals on the scoreboard from the first two periods. Max Pacioretty contributed an insurance goal for the Maple Leafs eight minutes later, solidifying their lead. Toronto's goaltender, Joseph Woll, delivered an exceptional performance, stopping 22 shots against a Florida offense that had previously recorded six goals in Game 5.

As the series now stands, the Maple Leafs and Panthers are set to clash once more in Game 7, which will take place in Toronto. The winner of this pivotal matchup will advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.