2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Game 5: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
FLA leads 3-1
How to watch
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French)
In the U.S.: TNT
Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet Now
The Maple Leafs faced elimination for the first time this post-season, and they responded with what may have the best shutdown performances the current group has ever played. They didn’t just try to survive the final period with a lead, but maintained control of the game to the end. They have one of the four consecutive wins they need to advance, and now they’ll have to manage a similar result on home ice.
Game 5: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers
Series tied 2-2
How to watch
Start time: 10:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French)
In the U.S.: TNT
Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet Now
The Oilers also had a very impressive defensive showing in Game 4 to even up their series. Normally seeing their leads slowly evaporate as they try to see games out, they also were the better club throughout Wednesday’s Game 4. They will be a tough team to beat if they can keep that form going for the remainder of the post-season.
