Craig Berube remains undecided on lineup changes as the Maple Leafs prepare for Game 5 against the Panthers, with the series tied at 2-2. Any adjustments will be tactical rather than injury-related. Possible additions to the forward lineup include David Kampf and Nick Robertson, while Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns after missing practice due to illness. The Panthers, however, will be without Evan Rodrigues, who suffered an injury after a hit from Ekman-Larsson in Game 4, leading to Jesper Boqvist taking his place on the top line alongside Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart.

The Leafs initially took a commanding 2-0 series lead with two home victories, but the Panthers responded with two wins, including a decisive 2-0 shutout in their last game. The bottom-six forwards for Toronto have struggled offensively this postseason, prompting Berube to emphasize the need for them to establish a forecheck and play with energy. Fans have rallied around goaltender Joseph Woll, creating playful videos using Oasis’s “Wonderwall” with his name included, adding a lighthearted touch to the playoff intensity.