Florida Panthers Accuse Toronto Maple Leafs and NHL of Collusion Following Defeat in Last Night's Game

Last night's NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers ended in a dramatic shootout, featuring a controversial call that overturned a game-winning goal and elicited strong reactions from both teams.

In an intense shootout, Evan Rodrigues of the Florida Panthers thought he had scored the winning goal against the Maple Leafs. The initial celebration was cut short as the goal was reviewed and disallowed due to a double tap by Rodrigues.

This rare occurrence led to a quick return to the ice for the players, including Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll. The decision stirred debate among fans and spectators, prompting discussions on the legitimacy of the goal:

The overturning of the goal led to visible frustration from the Panthers. Following Noah Gregor's successful shootout attempt for the Maple Leafs and Dylan Couzins' miss for the Panthers, the Florida team and coaching staff expressed their dissatisfaction.

They directed their displeasure towards the officials and the decision-making process in Toronto:

Panthers' Head Coach Paul Maurice was particularly vocal in his criticism of the officials, both during and after the game:

Despite the controversy, the slow-motion replay confirmed the right call was made.

Nevertheless, the Panthers' disappointment was palpable, as they felt the referees should have made the correct decision immediately rather than initially signaling a goal.

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