End of an Era: Leafs Crushed in Game 7

Another Game 7. Another disaster. The Toronto Maple Leafs are eliminated in humiliating fashion by the Florida Panthers, losing 6–1 in a game that felt over before it began. There's no silver lining here—just raw frustration. We break down the complete collapse, from the lifeless stars to the coaching and preparation, and reflect on what this loss means for the era of Matthews, Marner, Nylander, and Tavares. Was this the final chapter for the Core Four? Where does this franchise even go from here?