Panthers Crush Maple Leafs in Game 7 and Advance to the Eastern Conference Finals
The Florida Panthers achieved a resounding victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the seventh game of the Eastern Conference semifinal series, securing their place in the final.
The final score was 6-1 in favor of Florida, demonstrating their superiority on the ice. The Panthers scored six goals, with three in the second period and another three in the third, consolidating their dominance after the Maple Leafs scored one goal.
After the match, the Panthers used social media to celebrate their triumph with wit.
The post poked fun at Toronto, known as “The Six” due to its area codes and the six districts that make up the city. The image shows a panther licking maple syrup coming out of a bottle with the Leafs logo.
Brad Marchand, Panthers center, had an outstanding performance with two assists and an empty-net goal, sealing the victory. Marchand maintains a perfect 5-0 record against Toronto in Game 7, becoming the first player in NHL history to defeat a franchise in at least five decisive games.
Florida also acknowledged Marchand’s great game with a post directed at Maple Leafs fan Justin Bieber, who was in attendance at the game.
After the Leafs won Game 6, Bieber posted a photo of Toronto’s Auston Matthews on Instagram with the caption: “My captain gets it done in Game 7.”
The Panthers modified the post by replacing “my captain” with Marchand’s name.
Florida will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final, seeking a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Game one is scheduled for Tuesday.
