Overview

• The Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated from the playoffs after a 6–1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 7, marking their seventh consecutive Game 7 defeat.
• Coach Craig Berube attributed the loss to a lack of aggression and mindset issues, while players like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner expressed frustration with the team's performance.
• Pending free agency for key players Mitch Marner and John Tavares adds uncertainty to the offseason, as both players have yet to commit to staying in Toronto.
• Criticism of the 'Core Four' era, which has yielded only two playoff series wins since 2018, has intensified, with calls for roster changes and potential trades, including speculation about acquiring Jonathan Marchessault.
• Fan frustration was evident during Game 7, with boos and jerseys thrown on the ice, underscoring the mounting pressure on the organization to address its playoff shortcomings.