SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers are preparing for Game 5 of their Playoff series against Toronto.
The Cats won two games on home ice, after losing two games on the road.
The swing game in the series is on Wednesday in Toronto.
Panthers head coach Paul Maurice spoke after practice on Tuesday.
Maurice said he expects the series to be even more intense than it has been so far.
Maurice said, “I think the intensity amps up not just because of the urgency of the moment. The understanding is that for one of two really really good teams there’s only two or three games left in your season. It ends in Game 6 or it ends in Game 7. There’s nothing to save it for.”
Forward Anton Lundell said, “Last game gave us a good result, but we know it’s going to be a hard battle going into their arena. It’s going to be loud, it’s going to be a huge challenge, but we’re excited to face that.”
Evan Rodrigues skated for the Cats on Tuesday.
Maurice said he will determine if Rodrigues can play in Game 5 after morning skate on Wednesday.