Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares scored a goal to give his team a 3-2 lead against the New York Rangers with 12:43 remaining in the third period. Another goal by Jarnkrok off Tavares increased the lead to 3-2 at 7:17 of the third period. The game saw back-and-forth action with Tavares being a key player, including a denied drive by Igor Shesterkin of the Rangers.
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Tavares scores on a tip in front and the Leafs have a 3-2 lead with 12:43 to play. The puck bounced around quite a bit on its way to the net and may have hit Trouba before Tavares got it.
John Tavares gets a piece of a Calle Jarnkrok shot to give Toronto a 3-2 lead with 12:43 left in regulation... #NYR
John Tavares with the goal. Nice initial play from Jarnkrok who got the puck to the net. 3-2 TOR.
Tavares tips in a shot by Jarnkrok and TOR has its first lead of the night, 3-2.
Jarnkrok shot pinballs off Tavares and in. 3-2 #Leafs at 7:17 of the third.
#NYR Igor Shesterkin denies John Tavares on a drive in front
1:07 left in Knies minor to start the third. #Leafs