The Florida Panthers go to the Eastern Conference Final for the third straight season in hopes of making their third straight Stanley Cup Final. Such sustained success starts with the Panthers

Marchand appeared in his 13th Game 7, the most among active players. Five of Marchand’s Game 7s — all victories — have come against the Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares, center, falls to the ice as goaltender Joseph Woll (60) defends the goal against Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) during the third period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP