The Toronto Maple Leafs advanced past the Ottawa Senators in six games to set up a second-round matchup with the Florida Panthers. Toronto was the best team in the Eastern Conference this past season,

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88), second from left, skates with the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88), right, defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP

The Florida Panthers clash with the Tampa Bay Lighting in the opener of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals today. Find out how to watch for free.