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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be hosting Game 7 of their second-round playoff series, offering them a chance to clinch a series in front of their loyal fans. As Toronto gets ready to face off against the Florida Panthers once again, they understand that it won't be easy.
Florida is the defending champion, and they will be looking to silence the rowdy crowd from the jump.
Ahead of the game, the Toronto Blue Jays joined the hype around the city. Multiple players wore jerseys to support the Maple Leafs, and there seemed to be a general excitement around the clubhouse.
Toronto was run off the ice in Game 5 against the Panthers, so they will be looking to redeem themselves. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube spoke on the opportunity ahead of his club.
"I think it goes to what we talked about before playoffs," Berube said. "I mean, there's a lot of ups and downs in playoffs. And [Game 5] was a downer for sure. But you have to turn the page. You have to focus on the next game.
"I mean, these guys know how to play good hockey. It's not like they don't know how. And, you know, I think it's just about getting their focus back and moving on after a tough game, just like you have to move on after a good game. And I think they've done a good job of that, getting focused on the next one and just being more determined."
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (67) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game two of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
If the Maple Leafs can grab the win, Toronto would then host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final as well. It won't be easy, but the Maple Leafs and city of Toronto seem to be very confident entering this game.
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Florida is the defending champion, and they will be looking to silence the rowdy crowd from the jump.
Ahead of the game, the Toronto Blue Jays joined the hype around the city. Multiple players wore jerseys to support the Maple Leafs, and there seemed to be a general excitement around the clubhouse.
Toronto was run off the ice in Game 5 against the Panthers, so they will be looking to redeem themselves. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube spoke on the opportunity ahead of his club.
"I think it goes to what we talked about before playoffs," Berube said. "I mean, there's a lot of ups and downs in playoffs. And [Game 5] was a downer for sure. But you have to turn the page. You have to focus on the next game.
"I mean, these guys know how to play good hockey. It's not like they don't know how. And, you know, I think it's just about getting their focus back and moving on after a tough game, just like you have to move on after a good game. And I think they've done a good job of that, getting focused on the next one and just being more determined."
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Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (67) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game two of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
If the Maple Leafs can grab the win, Toronto would then host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final as well. It won't be easy, but the Maple Leafs and city of Toronto seem to be very confident entering this game.
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