The Maple Leafs are on the brink of elimination despite starting the second-round series with a 2-0 lead.
The Panthers rocked Toronto on its home ice in Game 5, winning 6-1 behind goals from six different players. Jesper Boqvist and Aaron Ekblad each had one goal and one assist, while Sam Reinhart tallied two assists.
Ekblad's late first-period goal put the Panthers on top early, and they never looked back. The team scored three unanswered goals in the second period to enter the final frame up 4-0.
Florida added two more goals to lead 6-0 in the third period before Toronto finally got on the board with just over a minute remaining.
The Maple Leafs head back to Florida for Game 6 with their season on the line, but the Panthers have all the momentum after winning three straight.
Here's what you need to know about Friday's matchup between the Panthers and Leafs, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Panthers vs. Leafs on today?
- TV channel: Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports
- Live stream: Fubo
Game 6 of Panthers vs. Leafs will air live on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports.
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Panthers vs. Leafs start time
- Date: Friday, May 16
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs series between the Panthers and Leafs is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
This is just the second time the Maple Leafs have reached the second round of the playoffs since 2004. It's also the second time in three years. Toronto still, however, can't get over the hump to reach the conference finals. Its last trip came in 2002.
Meanwhile, the Panthers are defending their 2024 Stanley Cup. They won three straight games and will head home with a chance to return to the conference finals for the third straight season.
Panthers vs. Leafs radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Panthers vs. Leafs broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Panthers vs. Leafs series schedule
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers — Florida leads 3-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5 | Game 1: Leafs 5, Panthers 4 | — | — |
| May 7 | Game 2: Leafs 4, Panthers 3 | — | — |
| May 9 | Game 3: Panthers 5, Leafs 4 (OT) | — | — |
| May 11 | Game 4: Panthers 2, Leafs 0 | — | — |
| May 14 | Game 5: Panthers 6, Leafs 1 | — | — |
| May 16 | Game 6 at Florida | 8 p.m. | SN, CBC, Fubo, TVAS |
| May 18 | Game 7 at Toronto* | 7:30 p.m. | SN, CBC, Fubo, TVAS |
* If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft in Los Angeles | June 27-28 |