On Sunday, Leafs captain Auston Matthews spoke to the media ahead of Game 1 and insisted that this group is different and ready to go against the Panthers. “We’re a prepared group, we’re ready to go,” Matthews said. “We know the challenge that lies ahead, and it's just taking it one step at a time.”

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Toronto benefited from Florida's Stanley Cup run and the ensuing salary-cap squeeze. But 10 months later, the Panthers are still thriving.