The Florida Panthers took down the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. So, in Game 5, the Panthers wrapped up the series with a solid 4-1 win. All of their players are looking good as they head into Round 2, where they’ll face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers’ key players, you ask? Well, Brad Marchand and Matthew Tkachuk gave Tampa Bay a tough time, owing to their aggressive play style.
However, the Leafs had a bit of a tough time in their series against the Ottawa Senators, pushing it to Game 6, but they managed to come out on top with a 4-2 series win. But, the Maple Leafs know all about the on-ice antics of the Panthers. Steve Simmons shared on X: “The first round difference maker, Simon Benoit, on facing the rough and tough Florida Panthers in Round 2: ‘They can play hard, they can play physical, we expect it. So it’s going to be fun. ‘If they’re going to bring it, I’m going to give it right back to them.’”
Simon Benoit, a defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is all set to take on the tough challenge posed by the Florida Panthers in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Benoit is really making a name for himself on the Leafs’ blue line with his tough and gritty style of play. He’s been getting a lot of praise for how reliable he is on defense and his strong physical presence.
It’s clear that he’s all in when it comes to playing a physical game. He doesn’t shy away from getting into it with opponents and making those big hits, which really shows why he’s such a key player for the team. When he spots a Panthers player coming at him full speed, he makes it clear that he’s not going to shy away from giving it right back to his opponents on the ice.
The first round difference maker, Simon Benoit, on facing the rough and tough Florida Panthers in Round 2: “”They can play hard, they can play physical, we expect it. So it’s going to be fun.
“If they’re going to bring it, I’m going to give it right back to them.”
— Steve Simmons (@simmonssteve) May 5, 2025
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