Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 4-3 for 2-0 series lead | National Sports

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.

They both came through for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.

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