It's common knowledge by now that the Maple Leafs have put together a history of playoff misery with their core of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander and John Tavares at the helm.

William Nylander had two goals and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs held on for a 5-4 win against the visiting Florida Panthers in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Monday.

Mitch Marner and William Nylander also scored, Morgan Rielly had two assists and Joseph Woll made 25 saves for the Maple Leafs, who lead the best-of-seven Eastern Conference second-round series 2-0.