Max Pacioretty scored a tiebreaking goal with less than six minutes remaining in the third period, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a series-clinching 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night in Game 6 of the first-round matchup.

Defending champion Florida Panthers take first step toward repeat bid Wednesday night by eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5.

There is a changing of the guard in Florida and the Eastern Conference, as the Panthers eliminated the Lightning from the playoffs again.