Things You Need to Know About Game 7: Maple Leafs vs Panthers
- Luke Pendlebury
- May 18
- 2 min read
Updated: May 22
(Picture via Sportsnet)
Game 7 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers is set to be a thrilling conclusion to their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's decisive matchup:
Game Details
Date & Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
Broadcast: Sportsnet, TNT (TV), Sling TV (streaming) FOX Sports
Series Recap
The Maple Leafs took an early 2-0 series lead.
The Panthers responded with three consecutive wins, leading the series 3-2.
Toronto forced Game 7 with a 2-0 shutout victory in Game 6, thanks to goals from Auston Matthews and Max Pacioretty, and a 22-save performance by goalie Joseph Woll. Reuters
Key Players & Storylines
Toronto Maple Leafs:
Auston Matthews scored his first goal of the series in Game 6, providing a much-needed boost to the offense .
Goaltender Joseph Woll recorded his first career postseason shutout in Game 6, stepping up in the absence of injured starter Anthony Stolarz .
Forward Matthew Knies is questionable for Game 7 due to injury, which could impact Toronto's offensive depth. Reuters
Florida Panthers:
The Panthers were shut out in Game 6, despite having 17 different goal scorers in their first ten playoff games .
Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a 2-0 record with a .933 save percentage in previous Game 7 appearances. NHL
Historical Context
Toronto Maple Leafs:
Hold a 12-15 record in Game 7s, including 7-3 at home.
Have lost six consecutive Game 7s, all in the first round.
Their last Game 7 victory was in 2004 against the Ottawa Senators. NHL
Florida Panthers:
Boast a 3-1 record in Game 7s, including 2-0 on the road.
Defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 at home last season to win the Stanley Cup .NHL
What's at Stake
The winner will advance to the Eastern Conference Final to face the Carolina Hurricanes, with the series starting on Tuesday .
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