Between the end of a first-round series with the Ottawa Senators and the start of Monday’s second-round matchup against the Florida Panthers, Mitch Marner’s life changed forever. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward became a father at 8:49 a.

Mitch Marner is looking to be the latest Toronto athlete to benefit from some playoff dad strength. He and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed a baby boy, Miles Daniel, on Sunday night, their first child.

The Toronto Maple Leafs overcame some of their recent and painful postseason history when they defeated the Ottawa Senators in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in six games. The Atlantic Division champions will meet the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in the second round.