Florida Panthers sloppy early, then rally falls flat in Game 1 loss to Maple Leafs
Briefly

In Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs showcased their offensive strength, beating the Florida Panthers 5-4. The game began with a quick score from William Nylander just 33 seconds in, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Despite a third-period surge from the Panthers, including two goals by Eetu Luostarinen and Uvis Balinskis, Toronto's lead proved too strong to overcome. Matthew Knies' breakaway goal secured the victory, despite a final score from Sam Bennett that kept Florida in contention.
The Toronto Maple Leafs set a dominant tone from the start with quick scoring, leading to a chaotic first period for the Florida Panthers, culminating in a 5-4 victory.
Toronto capitalized on Florida's early errors, with Nylander scoring twice in under 13 minutes, giving the Maple Leafs a significant lead they held throughout the game.
Despite a valiant effort to come back in the third period, including two quick goals from Florida, they couldn't overcome the three-goal deficit established by Toronto.
The game's fast pace and scoring frenzy highlighted Toronto's offensive strength and strategic plays that ultimately outmatched the Panthers on their home ice.
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