The Panthers scored two goals in the first period against a Hurricanes team that allowed just three goals in the final three games of the second round.

The Florida Panthers advance to the Eastern Conference final, dominating the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7

With a spot in the Eastern Conference Final on the line, the Florida Panthers will face-off against the Toronto Maple Leasf in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday. Florida owns a 3-1 record in Game 7’s, while Toronto has gone 12-15.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hosting Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. Who will win? USA TODAY Sports makes predictions.

The Florida Panthers go to the Eastern Conference final for the third straight season in hopes of making their third straight Stanley Cup Final. Such sustained success starts with the Panthers

Toronto fans were subjected to yet another painful night in a 6-1 home drubbing that extended the NHL’s longest Stanley Cup drought.

“Game 7 is always a special one,” Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said. “It’s the biggest game in hockey. We’re excited. You have to be excited for this one.” But what is it about Game 7, about the rush and euphoria of the moment that comes with it? Here is what players from both sides had to say ahead of the looming matchup.

The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back from a blowout loss to shut out the Florida Panthers and force a Game 7. Highlights from Game 6:

Another year, another early playoff exit for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto dropped Game 7 at home against the Florida Panthers in their second-round series, sending the team to an early offseason.