The Leafs will next have to take on the Florida Panthers in their quest to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2002. The reigning Stanley Cup champions advanced to the second round for the fourth straight year on Wednesday after claiming a 6-3 Game 5 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs begin on April 19. The Winnipeg Jets are the NHL's top overall seed, having finished the regular season with the most points in the standings, and the Washington Capitals earned the No. 1 seed in the East.

The Winnipeg Jets visit the St. Louis Blues with a 3-2 series lead and a chance to reach the second round for the first time since 2021. They lost Games 3 and 4 during their last visit to St. Louis, with Vezina and Hart Trophy finalist Connor Hellebuyck pulled twice.