The Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff hopes are hanging by a thread after a crushing 6-1 defeat to the Florida Panthers, allowing the Panthers to take a 3-2 series lead. The loss left the Leafs facing elimination and their fans expressing discontent, as evidenced by boos and jerseys thrown on the ice. Head coach Craig Berube called for improvement from himself and the team. Captains Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner echoed sentiments of urgency, emphasizing the need to secure a win in the upcoming Game 6 to extend their season.
"It's hard to explain it," said Berube, the head coach brought in last spring to get the Leafs' talented, underachieving roster over its post-season hump. "We've all got to be better, myself included."
"I don't think there's really any excuse or explanation," said Matthews, Toronto's captain still without a goal in the series. "We've got to win a game to keep our season alive."
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