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

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

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies celebrates after his game-winning goal on Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman during overtime of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Boston.

Ilya Lyubushkin, Max Domi, Mitch Marner had assists for the Maple Leafs, who outshot the Bruins 33-28.The Maple Leafs played without star Auston Matthews, who sat out with an unspecified illness after making only a brief appearance in the team’s morning skate Tuesday. Knies attempted a wraparound shot that was pounced on by Swayman. But a scrum ensued in front of the net, leaving bodies piled up.

When it was over, Toronto’s Joel Edmundson, and Boston’s Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle were all called for roughing. Coyle was sent to the penalty box.

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