Maple Leafs come from behind to win 5-4 in OT against Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs edged out the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime to pull up in the overall playoff result 3-1 on Monday night.

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Alexander Kerfoot’s overtime goals, scored on the power play proved decisive for the Toronto team, as they had to overcome a three goals deficit en route to victory.

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Austen Matthews had two quick goals, as Noel Acciari also added his name on the scoresheet for a second game in succession. Morgan Rielly tied the scoring at 4-4 at 16:04 in the third period.

The Lightning had build a solid three goal advantage through Alex Killorn’s brace and Mikhail Sergachev’s and Steven Samkos’ strikes. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 32 saves.

The 4-1 lead the Tampa Bay team got was erased in no time – less than 6 minutes and 20, as the Maple Leafes marched on to a 3-1 lead in the overall result in the playoffs.