Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Maple Leafs force a Game 7?
Briefly

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves on the brink of elimination, down 3-2 in their second-round series against the Florida Panthers. After taking a 2-0 series lead, the Leafs have lost three consecutive games, with Game 5 seeing the Panthers make franchise history by having 14 players register points. With their star player Auston Matthews experiencing a goalless drought, the pressure mounts heading into Game 6. The Panthers have a strong all-time record when leading a series 3-2, putting the Leafs' playoff hopes on thin ice.
"The Florida Panthers lead the series 3-2 after capitalizing on a strong Game 5 performance, while the Maple Leafs have struggled to find scoring, particularly from star player Auston Matthews."
"With just one game left to determine their playoff fate, the Maple Leafs face significant pressure as they attempt to force a Game 7 against a confident Panthers team that has excelled in the series so far."
Read at ESPN.com
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