Panthers look to keep grinding Maple Leafs down
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The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs meet in Game 5 of their best-of-7, Eastern Conference semifinals series Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena.
The host Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 2-0, to even their second-round playoff series on Sunday night.
Matthew Tkachuk turned his attention to William Nylander, pointing from the bench and shouting, “Guess who I’m going to get,” Tkachuk said. “I’m going to get you.” Asked about the interaction, Nylander remained calm and was playful while addressing Tkachuk's comments.
Despite the dry spell, fellow Maple Leafs star forwards Mitch Marner pushed back on any notion that Matthews is frustrated or off his game. “Everyone wants to produce, wants to score goals, and he hasn’t let it get him down at all,” Marner said. “His mood, his demeanor in the locker room, has been unbelievable.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is facing repercussions for a recent boarding penalty against the Florida Panthers. At the end of Game 4, Domi delivered a
Steve Dangle, a popular Maple Leafs analyst and podcaster, believes the team could be battling a widespread illness. Dangle explained his theory while speaking after Toronto’s 2-0 Game 4 loss. The analyst believes and is convinced that something must be affecting players behind the scenes.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of their playoff series against the Florida Panthers. Currently, Toronto is tied 2-2 as they get set to go back home for a crucial Game 5. The Maple Leafs have multiple key free agents,