Knies scores in OT, Leafs top Bruins 2-1 to stay alive
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Matthew Knies scored at 2:26 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday to avoid elimination in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Matthew Knies scored at 2:26 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday to avoid elimination in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
The rookie winger scored after captain John Tavares took the puck hard to the net in the extra period to give the Leafs life.
Jake McCabe had the other goal for Toronto. Joseph Woll, who got the start ahead of llya Samsonov, made 28 saves.
Game 6 goes Thursday in Toronto. Game 7, if necessary, would be back at TD Garden on Saturday.
Trent Frederic replied for Boston, which still leads the best-of-seven series 3-2, but will have the memories of last spring's blown 3-1 advantage against the Florida Panthers in the opening round still fresh in their minds.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 31 shots.
The Leafs were minus star centre Auston Matthews after an illness forced him from the second intermission of Toronto's 3-1 loss on home ice in Game 4. The 26-year-old sniper, who led the NHL with 69 goals in the regular season, made a cameo at Tuesday's optional morning skate, but was unable to suit up alongside his teammates with the group facing elimination.
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