Knies scores in OT, Leafs top Bruins 2-1 to stay alive

BOSTON — 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