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Matthews, Marner Push Maple Leafs to Victory and Force Game 7

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 2-0 on May 16, 2025, in Game 6 of the second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs in Sunrise, Florida.
The win followed heavy criticism and a 6-1 loss at home on Wednesday, with fans booing the team and doubts rising about their postseason prospects.
Auston Matthews scored his first goal in the series on a third-period assist from Mitch Marner, while goaltender Joseph Woll recorded his first playoff shutout with 22 saves.
Max Pacioretty added an insurance goal late in the game, his eighth goal in 16 career elimination games, while Matthews called the victory 'a gutsy, gutsy win' about the team's effort.
The victory set up a decisive Game 7 on Sunday night in Toronto, giving the Maple Leafs a chance to reach the Eastern Conference final for the first time in over two decades amid an uncertain off-season.

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