The reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers avoided the dreaded 0-3 series hole on the strength of an overtime goal Friday night to climb back into their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Brad Marchand scored off of a deflected shot in overtime to give the host Panthers the improbable 5-4 victory.

Brad Marchand's goal in overtime gives the Panthers a 5-4 win, cutting Maple Leafs' edge in best-of-seven series to 2-1.

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the second-round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 9, 2025.