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Bit of a double letdown spot as the Panthers shocked the record-setting Bruins in Round 1 and the Leafs are in Round 2 for the first time since 2004. Alex Lyon was the first goalie off the ice this morning for Florida, which normally indicates he starts. That would be a surprise as Sergei Bobrovsky started the final three against Boston, winning them all. Florida allowed three or more goals in all seven contests against Boston. Road teams have been dominating so far just like they have in the regular season, but it's going to be a zoo in Toronto.
This is a quick turnaround for teams coming off emotional series wins. The Panthers take down the Bruins in seven games while Toronto eliminated a hated postseason rival in six games while also getting the monkey off its' back having not won a playoff series since 2004. The last two times Florida and Toronto faced off this season neither game tallied over five goals. Game 1's can be tricky because you either get a 7-6 final or 3-2 so use your judgement wisely here, I'm just willing to pay to see them prove me wrong.