NATE SCHMIDT, Panthers Playoff Morning Skate: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Florida, Game 6

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt speaks after his team’s morning skate in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, May 16, 2025.

The Panthers lead the best-of-7 series against the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 after trailing 0-2 after the first two games in Toronto.

Game 6 is in Sunrise on Friday at 8 p.m. (TNT)

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On Wednesday, the Panthers lead 1-0 on a goal from Aaron Ekblad — then scored three in the second with Dmitry Kulikov, Jesper Boqvist, and Niko Mikkola scoring to make it 4-0 going into the third.

A.J. Greer and Sam Bennett wrapped up the rout in the third as 15 of Florida’s 18 skaters hit the scoresheet.

Sergei Bobrovsky had 31 saves and came within 66 seconds of getting his second straight shutout.

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