Panthers Lead Maple Leafs 3-2 With Lineup Changes Ahead Game 6

The NHL playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers is at a critical juncture, with the Panthers leading 3-2 and poised to close out the series in Game 6. The Panthers, coming off a dominant 6-1 victory in Game 5, are facing a determined Maple Leafs team desperate to avoid elimination and force a Game 7. Toronto coach Craig Berube has made some lineup tweaks for Game 6, including changes on the second line and keeping key players Matthews and Marner together, while Florida has been forced to replace injured forward Evan Rodrigues with Jesper Boqvist. The Panthers' success has been bolstered by strong goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky, who was pivotal in their recent win. Both teams recognize the high stakes, with the Maple Leafs needing a spirited performance to prolong their playoff run and the Panthers aiming to capitalize on their momentum to advance to the Eastern Conference Final.