Maple Leafs top Panthers 4-3, take 2-0 series lead

The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken a 2-0 lead in their second-round NHL playoff series against the Florida Panthers. In Game 1, William Nylander led the Leafs with two goals and an assist, helping Toronto secure a narrow 5-4 victory despite a late Panthers comeback attempt. Game 2 was a tightly contested match, with power play goals from both teams and several momentum shifts; Mitch Marner scored the decisive game-winner just 17 seconds after Anton Lundell tied the game in the third period, giving Toronto a 4-3 win. Joseph Woll started in net for the Leafs in Game 2, replacing the injured Anthony Stolarz. The series now shifts to Florida with Toronto in a commanding position. Special teams have played a significant role, with both teams exchanging power play goals and critical penalty kills.