Despite having a 2024-25 season that would qualify as the best year for many NHL players, Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews didn't live up to his usual standard because of a lingering injury.

We don’t know right now ... he’s dealing with something,” coach Craig Berube said of Knies’ injury and his status for Game 7 on Sunday.

Had the Toronto Maple Leafs had starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz healthy for the entire second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers, they might have had a different outcome. Despite jumping out to a 2-0 series lead,

Follow live coverage of tonight's Game 7 as the Maple Leafs and Panthers duel for a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Final

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hosting Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. Who will win? USA TODAY Sports makes predictions.

The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs faced off in a down-to-the-wire second-round series that, ironically, ended in a 6–1 blowout in Game 7. For Toronto, it’s the same old story—the stars didn’t show up when it mattered.