The Toronto Maple Leafs face a pivotal Game 5 against the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with the series tied at 2-2. After a strong start, the Leafs let their lead slip, demonstrating the increasing physicality of the matchup. The Panthers capitalized on the momentum with two consecutive wins at home, marked by controversial hits that raised tensions. Max Domi was fined for a hit on Aleksander Barkov, while a hit by Dmitry Kulikov on Mitch Marner drew criticism for not resulting in punishment. Marner, with two goals and ten assists in the playoffs, remains focused on his performance as the series hits a crucial juncture.