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TORONTO, CANADA (SNN-TV) – Michael Eyssimont had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 last night to force Game 6 in their first-round playoff series.

Anthony Cirelli also had a goal and an assist, Nicholas Paul scored and Alex Killorn got an empty net goal for Tampa. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves.

Toronto, which has failed to advance in the post-season since 2004 and was eliminated by the Lightning in seven games in the first round last year, is now 0-10 since 2018 with a chance to eliminate a post-season opponent.

Nonetheless, the Leafs still lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. Game 6 will be tomorrow night in Tampa. Game 7, if necessary, would be Monday back at Scotiabank Arena.