The Florida Panthers completely dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5, winning by a 6-1 final score. With this, the Panthers now have a 3-2 series lead and the opportunity to win the series in Game 6 at home.
Panthers forward Brad Marchand got on the scoresheet in the team's win, as the veteran forward recorded an assist on Sam Bennett's third-period goal that gave Florida a 6-0 lead. Marchand also had a funny exchange with Maple Leafs fans during the matchup.
After exiting the ice, Marchand was chirped by multiple Maple Leafs fans. No. 63 humorously reacted to it, as he stared directly at them with a smile on his face the entire time. Clearly, the star forward was unfazed by the fans barking at him.
ESPN's Sean McDonough also had this to say about the chirps directed at Marchand: "I don't know what they're saying. 'Yeah, you beat us again?'"
Marchand has undoubtedly had plenty of success against the Maple Leafs, especially during the post-season. During his time with the Boston Bruins, he defeated Toronto in the playoffs all four times he faced them.
Marchand has also been a difference-maker for the Panthers so far this series against the Maple Leafs. In five games, he now has two goals and five points.
It will be interesting to see if the Marchand and the Panthers can pick up another win against the Maple Leafs in Game 6 from here. If they do, the Cats will move on to the Eastern Conference Final.
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