NHL star Mitch Marner and Bo Horvat congratulate Max Domi on his engagement to longtime partner Estelle

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi has announced his engagement to long-time partner Estelle Phillips, a significant personal milestone to add to the forward’s offseason. Domi popped the question to Phillips on her birthday and announced the news on Instagram, with a slew of NHL players including Mitch Marner and Bo Horvat congratulating the pair.It follows a difficult summer for Domi, whose recovery from offseason back surgery has been one of the biggest stories in the NHL. His dedication gives the Toronto Maple Leafs a positive moment as they prepare for the 2026-27 season, but his exact return date remains unclear.Max Domi and Estelle Phillips announce engagement newsMax Domi is engaged to Estelle Phillips, after he popped the question on her birthday, marking a new chapter for the long-time couple.The Toronto Maple Leafs forward posted Instagram photos of Phillips with her engagement ring on. Domi also shared a photo of the pair with their golden retriever and a short message declaring his love for Phillips along with the announcement.Phillips also confirmed the engagement on social media. Her birthday was the reported setting for the proposal, a personal detail in the announcement that immediately captured the attention of fans and those in the hockey world.NHL players, among them Mitch Marner and Bo Horvat, took to social media to react positively to Domi’s engagement announcement. Marner, the former Toronto Maple Leafs teammate of Domi, congratulated the couple in the comments.The answer pointed to Domi’s NHL connections beyond his current Toronto Maple Leafs teammates. As the engagement went public, several hockey players and friends congratulated the couple.Domi’s dad, retired NHLer Tie Domi, was especially emotional in his reaction. Reflecting on the years he’d seen his son and Phillips develop their relationship, he embraced the engagement as an important family milestone.Engagement follows Max Domi’s difficult injury recoveryThe deal comes as Max Domi continues to work toward a return from offseason back surgery. The Toronto Maple Leafs have said he will be re-evaluated around training camp, so it’s unclear if he’ll be ready for the start of the 2026-27 NHL season.Domi underwent the procedure after playing through a back issue last season. Early reports said he had a tough time recovering, including concerns about whether he would be able to walk, though later updates suggested he was making progress.Last season, the forward posted 12 goals and 24 assists in 80 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs. His recovery will be a big storyline for the team as training camp approaches, and his engagement is a happy personal milestone for Domi and Phillips to enjoy in the offseason.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.