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Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins

BOSTON (AP) — Toronto didn't have its biggest scoring threat on the ice for a must-win matchup with Boston.

But the Maple Leafs did just enough to put the Bruins' latest playoff lead in jeopardy.

Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and Toronto beat Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round playoff matchup.

Jake McCabe added a goal and Joseph Woll finished with 28 saves to help Toronto cut Boston’s lead in the series to 3-2.