Boston Bruins right wing Shawn Thornton (22) fights with Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Frazer McLaren, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
January 14, 2014 - 7:12 PM
BOSTON - Tyler Bozak scored twice, Phil Kessel had three assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs held off the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Jonathan Bernier made 38 saves for the Maple Leafs, including 15 in the third period as the Bruins tried to rally after allowing three straight goals.
James van Riemsdyk's goal a minute into the third put Toronto up 4-2, and the Maple Leafs held on despite getting outshot 41-26.
Jake Gardiner also scored for Toronto.
Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron each had a goal and an assist for Boston. Gregory Campbell pulled the Bruins to 4-3 with 10:25 left in the third period, but Bernier stopped a late flurry of shots after Boston pulled goalie Tuukka Rask for the extra skater.
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