Paul Maurice, Panthers Postgame: Florida Snaps 5-game Losing Streak, Beats Maple Leafs

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice talks after his team beat the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on April 8, 2025.

The Panthers had lost five straight before beating the Leafs.

Florida pulled within four points of Toronto for first in the Atlantic, and are two back of Tampa Bay for second.

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Gus Forsling opened the scoring for Florida in the first; tied at 1, Eetu Luostarinen gave the Panthers the lead for good early in the third. Carter Verhaeghe scored into an empty net.

Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves.

The Panthers continue their four-game homestand Thursday against Detroit.

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