NHL Playoff Game 7 Forced As Maple Leafs Shutout Florida With Jets Looking To Add Another Against Stars Tonight
- Pre Game Sports
- May 17
- 2 min read

The 2025 NHL Playoffs continue to deliver high-stakes drama. Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs staved off elimination with a shutout victory, setting the stage for a decisive Game 7. Tonight, the Dallas Stars look to eliminate the Winnipeg Jets and advance to the Western Conference Final.
Last Night’s NHL Playoff Game
Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Florida Panthers 0 – Game 6
Facing elimination, the Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a clutch performance on the road, defeating the Florida Panthers 2–0 to tie the series 3-3 and force a Game 7. Joseph Woll was stellar between the pipes, recording a 22-save shutout. Auston Matthews and Max Pacioretty each scored in the third period to secure the win.
The series now shifts back to Toronto for a winner-takes-all Game 7, with both teams vying for a spot in the Eastern Conference Final against the Canes who already advanced and are waiting.
Tonight’s Game 6 – Saturday, May 17
Winnipeg Jets @ Dallas Stars – Game 6 5:00 PM PT
The Dallas Stars up 3-2 in the series have an opportunity to clinch the series at home tonight against the Winnipeg Jets. Dallas is aiming for its third consecutive trip to the Western Conference Final.
The Jets, facing elimination, will look to replicate their Game 5 performance to force a Game 7. However, they may be without center Mark Scheifele, who is uncertain to play following the death of his father. Expect a fiercely contested battle as both teams fight to face the Oilers in the next round.
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