In an exciting Eastern Conference semi-final match, the Florida Panthers achieved an epic victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 5-4, thanks to a decisive goal by Brad Marchand in overtime.
The game, which extended into overtime, saw Marchand score at 15:27, giving the Panthers the victory and reducing the series deficit to 2-1.
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Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe, and Jonah Gadjovich also contributed goals for the Panthers. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 27 saves, and Evan Rodrigues had two assists.
On the Maple Leafs’ side, John Tavares scored two goals, while Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly also scored. Goalie Joseph Woll stopped 32 shots.
The game was full of twists, with Florida overcoming deficits of 2-0 and 3-1, something that seemed almost impossible against Toronto this season.
Match Analysis
The Maple Leafs had favorable statistics, but Marchand, with his goal, changed the course of the game.
The Leafs scored two goals that deflected off Panthers defensemen: Tavares’ second goal grazed Gustav Forsling’s glove and Rielly’s goal deflected off Seth Jones’ leg.
Knies scored at 23 seconds into the game, and Tavares increased the lead to 2-0. Barkov, with a risky play, put Florida on the scoreboard, but Tavares responded with another goal.
Reinhart scored a goal after a review, and Verhaeghe tied the game. Gadjovich put Florida ahead, before Rielly tied it.
The fourth game will be played in Sunrise on Sunday night.
