However, outside of hockey, Toronto's star, Mitch Marner, welcomed his first child ahead of the series against the Panthers.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner missed practice on Sunday for a special reason. He and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Miles.

There is no secret to the Panthers’ attack. The Leafs must be willing to absorb some punishment and execute exits as swiftly and smartly as possible.