The Leafscast vents after the Toronto Maple Leafs deliver their worst playoff performance of the Core 4 era—getting blown out 6–1 at home by the Florida Panthers in Game 3. Now down 3–2 in the series, with their backs against the wall, we break down what’s gone wrong, question the team’s heart and leadership, and debate whether there’s any real hope left. After 8 straight years of playoff heartbreak, is this the final chapter—or can this team still flip the script?

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Game 3 had all the makings of a statement win—until it didn’t. The Leafs coughed up the lead, got burned by a few unlucky bounces, and of course, it was Brad Marchand (because of course it was) who played villain with the overtime dagger. We break down what went wrong, who needs to step up, and whether Coach Berube might throw a little extra sandpaper into the Game 4 lineup. The good news? The Leafs still lead the series 2-1. The bad news? We’re all emotionally fragile now. Time to tighten things up, steal one back, and remind Marchand this isn’t 2013 (or 2018, or 2019, or 2024...)

The Leafs take Game 2 in Florida and we’re fired up! We break down the standout performances that led to the win, discuss what the Leafs need to do to keep the series momentum, and let loose on the Panthers’ dirty antics. All that and more in a fired-up playoff edition of The Leafscast.