Panthers End Five-Game Losing Streak, Defeat Maple Leafs 3-1

The Florida Panthers ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, thanks to Eetu Luostarinen's tiebreaking goal early in the third period. Gustav Forsling and Carter Verhaeghe also contributed to the score, with Verhaeghe sealing the win with an empty-net goal. This win allowed the Panthers to close the gap in the Atlantic Division, now just four points behind Toronto and two behind Tampa Bay. The game featured strong performances from Panthers' goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who made 17 saves, and marked the return of center Aleksander Barkov after an injury. Toronto's John Tavares scored the only goal for the Maple Leafs, who had their four-game winning streak snapped. Both teams now face crucial matchups as the season nears its end, with playoff positions on the line.