Today's Game 5 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT.

Hello hockey fans and welcome to Game 5 of the NHL Eastern Conference second round between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers!

In an epic series so far, the Maple Leafs won Games 1 and 2 in thrilling fashion at home before the Panthers returned the favor in South Florida, winning Game 3 on a Brad Marchand overtime goal and Game 4 in a shutout.

Now the series shifts back to Toronto with a crucial 3-2 series lead on the line.

Stick with us here at The Athletic for the latest news and insights from our team of writers all the way to the puck drop and to the final buzzer!