Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stops a shot in Game 1 against the Maple Leaves in Toronto. Photo: Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Maple Leafs 7-3 in Game 1 of the NHL playoffs Tuesday night in Toronto.
By the numbers: Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of Toronto's 31 shots.
- The rest of the game was won with an explosive offense, starting with a 3-0 lead in the first 20 minutes.
Yes, but: Defensemen Victor Hedman, Erik Cernak and forward Michael Eyssimont were all out with apparent injuries in the second period.
What's ahead: The Game 2 rematch in Toronto at 7pm Thursday.
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