Marner leaving could mean a full-time top-line role for William Nylander. But even if Nylander continues to play away from Auston Matthews more than with him, losing Marner would necessitate the addition of another top-six winger in free agency or via trade.

Elite NHL playmaker Mitch Marner was very quick to celebrate another underrated offensive threat in Toronto after Leafs' 3-2 win over Anaheim.

Marner gave the Maple Leafs a lead midway through the third period and then set up Matthew Knies' breakaway goal a few minutes later. This extended Marner's point streak to six games (three goals, seven assists).

Mitch Marner broke a tie at 10:50 of the third period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a Stanley Cup Playoff berth with a 3-2 win against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. After Auston Matthews retrieved his own rebound,

Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies each tallied a goal and an assist to help Toronto beat the visiting Florida Panthers 3-2 on Wednesday, allowing the Maple Leafs to stretch their lead atop the Atlantic Division.

The Toronto Maple Leafs take down the Florida Panthers and clinch a playoff berth for the ninth straight season. Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.