Panthers, Leafs face off after surviving tough series
Few envisioned an Eastern Conference second-round matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
The Maple Leafs hadn't won a playoff series in 19 years and the Panthers opened the postseason against the NHL's best team, but both pushed through those obstacles to advance to Game 1on Tuesday night in Toronto.
"It's been a long time coming," Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said. "A long time coming for a lot of