Marner scores tiebreaking goal as Maple Leafs beat Panthers for 2-0 series lead [Video]

Mitch Marner has experienced a whirlwind stretch — both at home and the rink.

Joseph Woll waited patiently and prepared for a chance he knew might not arrive.

Both provided clutch performances Wednesday in another massive victory for a tortured Original Six franchise looking to dethrone the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Marner scored the winner in the third period and Woll made 25 saves in place of the injured Anthony Stolarz as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Florida Panthers 4-3 to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.

“It’s been a whirlwind,” said Marner, who became a father for the first time over the weekend. “A really exciting time in my house … pretty special feeling tonight.”

Pressed into service after Stolarz exited midway through Monday’s opener — a 5-4 Toronto victory — following an elbow to the head from Panthers centre Sam Bennett, Woll started for …