The Athletic has live coverage of Game 5 between the Panthers and Maple Leafs in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. SUNRISE, Fla. — After 25 total goals were scored over the first three games of the ...

This is the Toronto Maple Leafs and it suddenly feels like they’re trailing the Ottawa Senators from ahead in the Battle of Ontario. “We’re up 3-2 in the series,” defenceman Chris Tanev said.

The difference between the Maple Leafs seizing a 3-0 stranglehold and the Panthers making his series a serious struggle was a lucky bounce. Thing is, that luck can be earned.