The Florida Panthers have taken a commanding 3-0 series lead in their best-of-seven series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, thanks to a thrilling overtime victory on Wednesday night. The game was highlighted by the heroics of Panthers forward Sam Reinhart, who scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give his team the victory.
Reinhart had a huge night, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the win. His first goal came late in the second period to tie the game at 2-2, and his second goal came in overtime to give the Panthers the win. Reinhart’s performance was a big part of why the Panthers were able to take a 3-0 series lead.
The Panthers have been dominant in this series, outscoring the Leafs 13-5 in the three games. The Panthers have been led by their top line of Reinhart, Aleksander Barkov, and Jonathan Huberdeau, who have combined for nine points in the series. The Panthers have also gotten great goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky, who has stopped 67 of the 72 shots he’s faced in the series.
The Panthers have been one of the best teams in the NHL this season, and they’ve carried that success into the playoffs. They have a great mix of veteran leadership and young talent that has allowed them to take a commanding lead in this series. If they can close out the series in Game 4 on Friday night, they will advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
The Maple Leafs have been unable to find an answer for the Panthers’ offensive attack, and they need to find a way to turn things around if they want to extend their season. They have been unable to contain Reinhart and his linemates, and they need to find a way to slow them down if they want to have any chance of coming back in this series.
The Panthers have been impressive so far in this series, and they look poised to advance to the second round. Reinhart has been a huge part of their success, and his heroics on Wednesday night were a big reason why they were able to take a 3-0 series lead. The Maple Leafs will need to find a way to slow him down if they want to extend their season.
