TORONTO — Joseph Woll made 35 saves in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2-0 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night, keeping his team alive in their second-round playoff series.
Game Highlights
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Sam Bennett scored both goals for Florida:
- His first goal came on a breakaway with under eight minutes remaining in regulation. Bennett stole the puck from Toronto defenseman Mark Giordano before outwaiting Woll on a 2-on-1 rush.
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Woll was making his fourth start of the postseason and has now stopped just over 86% of shots faced this spring.
Player and Coach Reactions
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Auston Matthews, Toronto captain, praised Woll’s performance, stating, "He was great," and noted that he helped keep the game close at times.
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Craig Berube, Toronto head coach, commended Woll, saying, "Played an excellent game," and highlighted that he kept his team in it all night long.
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When asked about playing tight games like this one, Woll replied, "It’s playoffs, it’s those tight games," adding that his defense helped him weather some early storms.
Series Status
The loss keeps Toronto alive but puts them down three games to one against Florida. The teams will meet again Saturday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena for Game Five of their series.
Other Thursday Night Results
- Dallas Stars defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 (OT) to take a commanding lead in their second-round playoff series.
- Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders by a score of 5-1.
- Colorado Avalanche took down the St. Louis Blues by a score of 6-3.
- Boston Bruins edged out the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 4-3 (OT).
Upcoming Matchups
The NHL playoffs continue Friday with two more matchups:
- Seattle Kraken vs. San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena
- Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center
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