Tavares' winner sparks Maple Leafs to first NHL playoff series win
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John Tavares scored the OT winner as the Maple Leafs beat the Lightning 2-1 on Saturday for their first NHL playoff series win in nearly two decades
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Tavares' winner sparks Maple Leafs to first NHL playoff series win
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Tavares caps Maple Leafs comeback with OT winner against Lightning
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Panthers restrict ticket sales in bid to keep Maple Leafs fans out
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Toronto wins first NHL playoff series in 19 years
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Tavares' winner sparks Maple Leafs to first NHL playoff series win
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Tavares' winner sparks Maple Leafs to first NHL playoff series win
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Leafs head south looking to climb out of 0-2 hole: 'A lot of
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Maple Leafs eliminated from playoffs as Panthers' Cousins scores
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