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


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BOSTON — Matthew Knies scored in less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 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. Ilya Lyubushkin, Max Domi, Mitch Marner had assists for the Maple Leafs, who outshot the Bruins 33-28. Trent Frederic scored for Boston. Jeremy Swayman finished with 31 saves. Game 6 is set for Thursday in Toronto.

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