TORONTO -- The Florida Panthers understood what caliber of team the Toronto Maple Leafs were. They understood it even though they eliminated the Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference Second Round for the second time in three seasons, this time with a resounding 6-1 win in Game 7 at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.

With a thunderous opening period and a relentless finish, the Florida Panthers overwhelmed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 on Sunday night, punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final for the third consecutive season.

Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs ended in a dominant Panthers victory on Sunday night -- and clever trolls to celebrate. Florida defeated Toronto 6-1 to advance to its third straight Eastern Conference finals.