McCabe doubts Panthers' ticket restrictions will keep Leafs fans out

Jake McCabe doesn't believe ticket restrictions imposed on Canadians by the Florida Panthers will keep Toronto Maple Leafs fans out of the FLA Live Arena.

"I doubt it," McCabe said when asked if the restrictions will make a difference, according to David Alter of Sports Illustrated.

Residents living in Canada weren't allowed to purchase tickets for any of the Panthers' home games against the Leafs when tickets went on sale Monday on Ticketmaster.

.@FlaPanthers trying to keep #Leafs fans out of Sunrise. @TSNJR @TSNSimmer pic.twitter.com/LuUZqnX6jK

- TSN 1200 (@TSN1200) May 1, 2023

However, a Panthers representative clarified in an email that the Ticketmaster restriction would only last for the first 24 hours, according to Gregory Strong of The Canadian Press. Tickets on the secondary market were free to be purchased by anyone.

The Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games to set up a series against the Panthers. It marks the first time Toronto has advanced past the first round since 2004.

Game 1 between the Leafs and Panthers is slated for 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

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