The Florida Panthers continued their dominance over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead with a 3-2 victory in Game 4. Forward Sam Reinhart scored the game-winning goal early in the third period, and Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 29 saves to secure the win.

The game was evenly matched through the first two periods, with both teams trading goals. Panthers forward Patric Hornqvist opened the scoring in the first period with a power-play goal, but Leafs forward William Nylander responded with a goal of his own just minutes later. In the second period, Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar scored on a slap shot from the blue line, only to see Leafs forward Alex Kerfoot tie the game once again with a goal in the final minutes of the period.

The third period was where the Panthers were able to take control of the game. Reinhart scored just over two minutes into the period, beating Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell with a wrist shot from the slot. The Leafs had several opportunities to tie the game, including a power play in the final minutes, but they were unable to beat Bobrovsky a third time.

The win was a crucial one for the Panthers, who now have a chance to close out the series at home in Game 5. They have been the better team throughout the series, with their speed and physicality causing problems for the Leafs. Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has been particularly impressive, leading the team with three goals and five points in the series.

For the Leafs, the loss was a frustrating one. They had several chances to take control of the game, but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. The injury to goaltender Ilya Samsonov, who left the game with an apparent lower-body injury, only made things more difficult for them. The Leafs will need to regroup quickly if they want to extend the series and avoid an early exit from the playoffs.

The series now shifts back to Sunrise, Florida, where the Panthers will look to close out the series in front of their home fans. The Leafs, meanwhile, will need to win two games in a row if they want to advance to the second round. Game 5 is set for Wednesday night.