Lightning lose in overtime to Leafs, 4-3

Apr 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg (78) defends Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesMatthew Knies capped off his hat trick by tapping home a backdoor pass from Auston Matthews in overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning fought back from an early two-goal deficit to earn a point in the loss in a match-up of the two top teams in the Atlantic Division. Victor Hedman’s late power play goal tied the game, but Anthony Stolarz denied Brayden Point on a breakaway in overtime to set up Knies’ game-winner.

The Lightning might have been the better rested of the…