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Maple Leafs survive furious Lightning comeback in Game 3 win

There's always one that's a bit messy.

The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a furious comeback bid from the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 on Friday night, emerging with a 5-2 victory and a 2-1 lead in their first-round series. Jack Campbell was the difference in the contest, turning aside 32 shots. That included 13 saves in the third period with the Leafs in full survival mode until Ilya Mikheyev slid in two empty-net goals in the final two minutes of play.

David Kampf continued his outstanding form in the series from the third-line centre position, scoring the eventual game-winner on a brilliant individual effort in the second period.