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Maple Leafs Aim to Leverage Veteran Referees in Game 2

5/8/2025

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As the Maple Leafs gear up for Game 2 against the Florida Panthers, excitement brews with veteran referees Dan O'Rourke and Francois St. Laurent taking charge. With home teams thriving under their watch—60% and 63% success rates, respectively—Toronto seeks to harness this edge while both squads strive to keep emotions in check after a heated Game 1.

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Story summary

As the Maple Leafs gear up for Game 2 against the Florida Panthers, excitement brews with veteran referees Dan O'Rourke and Francois St. Laurent taking charge. With home teams thriving under their watch—60% and 63% success rates, respectively—Toronto seeks to harness this edge while both squads strive to keep emotions in check after a heated Game 1.