Major changes seem to be on the way for the Maple Leafs franchise as it continues to fall flat when it matters most.

Veteran forward Brad Marchand said the Florida Panthers sensed the toll pressure took on the Toronto Maple Leafs while his team rode a relaxed mentality into Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series.

First, it’s essential to understand the current state of Maple Leafs management. President of hockey operations Brendan Shanahan has no contract for next season, and it sure doesn’t seem like he will get one with Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares, center, falls to the ice as goaltender Joseph Woll (60) defends the goal against Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) during the third period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP

The Florida Panthers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series Sunday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are going the distance Sunday night, with the series tied 3-3 and the winner going to the Eastern Conference final

Maple Leafs star William Nylander didn't hold back about what it's like to lose Game 7 at the hands of the Panthers.

Toronto knotted this second-round series against the Florida Panthers at three games each with a stunning 2-0 victory in Game 6 at Amerant Bank Arena.

As soon as the final horn sounded after the Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of their second-round series, Mitch Marner was the very last player to leave the ice. He looked like a player who may have played his last game with the club.