Hockey

Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m.

Defence lawyers are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players.

WINNIPEG — Mikko Rantanen’s teammates are soaking up his prowess with the puck -- again.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets reflected the play of assistant captain Mark Scheifele on Wednesday. After missing two games with an upper-body injury, Scheifele returned to action for Game 1 of Winnipeg's second-round series against the Dallas Stars.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored a natural hat trick in the second period and the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

TORONTO (AP) — Mitch Marner scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Toronto Maple Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.

TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll is back under the postseason spotlight, a place the Toronto Maple Leafs goalie has thrived in the past.

TORONTO (AP) — Mitch Marner has experienced a whirlwind stretch — both at home and the rink. Joseph Woll waited patiently and prepared for a chance he wasn't sure he'd get.

TORONTO — Mitch Marner has experienced a whirlwind stretch — both at home and the rink. Joseph Woll waited patiently and prepared for a chance he knew might not arrive.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs avoided targeting Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett on Wednesday after he elbowed goalie Anthony Stolarz in the opener of their second-round playoff series. Victory proved to be the sweetest revenge.