Apr 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (11) prepares to take a faceoff against the Ottawa Senators in the first period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/acf57b5c-7a8b-4347-9409-0fdfea3a0863.jpeg] Apr 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (11) prepares to take a faceoff against the Ottawa Senators in the first period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi was in disbelief when his slash [https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1922812450308554774] on Matthew Tkachuk was called midway through the second period of their 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. It was 3-0 Florida when Domi tried to spark a fight with Tkachuk [https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1922813581470453978], who didn't want any part of it. Domi forward lined up alongside Tkachuk on a neutral zone faceoff, jawing at the unfazed 27-year-old. The Toronto forward attempted to lure Tkachuk in, but in the end, Tkachuk baited Domi into taking an undisciplined slashing penalty. And it's not the first time this has occurred with Domi, either. During Game 4 of Toronto's first-round series against the Ottawa Senators, the 30-year-old received a roughing penalty after hitting Shane Pinto in the head [https://x.com/EverydaySens/status/1916273467948994927] with his stick. Just over a minute later, Ottawa scored the opening goal of the game, which they ended up winning 4-3 in overtime. Although the Maple Leafs won the series, it wasn't the smartest penalty to take at the beginning of a crucial Game 4, where Toronto was looking to sweep Ottawa. ‘It’s Not A Good Penalty’: Craig Berube Critical Of Max Domi Penalty As Maple Leafs’ Lack Of Discipline Proves Costly In Game 4 Loss To Senators [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/5020a9b6-f525-4614-9271-4b734293963a.jpeg] ‘It’s Not A Good Penalty’: Craig Berube Critical Of Max Domi Penalty As Maple Leafs’ Lack Of Discipline Proves Costly In Game 4 Loss To Senators The Toronto Maple Leafs had an opportunity to close out their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Instead, a lack of discipline was a key factor that cost them in a 4-3 overtime loss. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/its-not-a-good-penalty-craig-berube-critical-of-max-domi-penalty-as-maple-leafs-lack-of-discipline-proves-costly-in-game-4-loss-to-senators] In the first period of Game 4 against Florida, Domi clipped Tkachuk [https://x.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1921713327442424216] with a high stick, and although the Panthers didn't score on the power play, the penalties continued for Toronto. Florida had four opportunities on the man advantage during the opening frame of that game, with Carter Verhaeghe scoring on the last chance. The Maple Leafs were shut out [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-vs-panthers-game-4-live-blog] in that game, 2-0. 'We Don't Need To Take Those': Maple Leafs' Discipline Issues In Game 4 Killed Momentum In Loss To Panthers [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/022da58b-0f77-4b11-8a31-20b76fec68d9.jpeg] 'We Don't Need To Take Those': Maple Leafs' Discipline Issues In Game 4 Killed Momentum In Loss To Panthers The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to do what no team had done throughout the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs until their 2-0 Game 4 loss to the Florida Panthers on Sunday... They took four penalties in the opening 20 minutes of the game. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/we-dont-need-to-take-those-maple-leafs-discipline-issues-in-game-4-killed-momentum-in-loss-to-panthers] Time and time again, Domi's undisciplined penalties lead to his team needing to kill them off. And you have to ask the question of how this keeps occurring after consistent discussions [https://x.com/markhmasters/status/1922313409808289892] with head coach Craig Berube. "That’s definitely an issue that we got to talk about and discuss and figure out what we’re going to do there," Berube said on Wednesday night [https://x.com/dalter/status/1922845818794516523], following Domi's game-high 18 penalty minutes. Among players who've played six or more games in the NHL playoffs, Domi has the most penalty minutes with 33 in 11 games, albeit it includes two roughing penalties and a game misconduct in the aftermath of Toronto's Game 5 loss. ‘I Don’t Think We Gave Them Much Reason To Stick Around’: Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs React To Boos, Fans Leaving During Game 5 Blowout [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a758aaa8-a02b-40a7-a1d8-9c0a1f2e6d1c.jpeg] ‘I Don’t Think We Gave Them Much Reason To Stick Around’: Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs React To Boos, Fans Leaving During Game 5 Blowout By the time the Florida Panthers scored their sixth goal midway through the third period on Wednesday night, Scotiabank Arena had become a sea of empty seats. However, fans began the booing and heading for the exits late in the second period when Florida made it 4-0. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/i-don-t-think-we-gave-them-much-reason-to-stick-around-auston-matthews-maple-leafs-react-to-boos-fans-leaving-during-game-5-blowout] These are penalties that Domi just cannot take, especially when your team is attempting to stage a comeback in a vital game. These are penalties Domi shouldn't even take in the regular season. Whether anything changes remains to be seen. As several Maple Leafs noted, though, after being blown out at home in a second-round playoff game, they have to be better, Domi included. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay updated with the most interesting Maple Leafs stories, analysis, breaking news and more! 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