Hole deepens as Panthers lose 4-3 to Maple Leafs
Briefly

The Florida Panthers faced another defeat, falling 4-3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their playoff series. The game began positively for the Panthers, who took an early lead thanks to Aleksander Barkov's goal. However, Toronto equalized shortly before the first intermission and continued to trade goals with Florida throughout the game. Ultimately, a series of defensive lapses cost the Panthers as they allowed the Leafs to tie and then take the lead, leaving Florida in a challenging position in the series.
Another lackluster performance has the Florida Panthers in a pickle after they lost 4-3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 at Scotiabank Arena.
Brad Marchand quickly drew one on Bobby McMann, which the Panthers took advantage of to take the lead a mere five seconds later.
The Cats would respond early in the second to regain the lead, but Matthew Tkachuk's attempt to feed the puck high was broken up, leading to a tying goal.
The game showcased a back-and-forth exchange, with both teams demonstrating offensive strength and resilience, ultimately resulting in a narrow defeat for the Panthers.
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