Matthew Knies broke a tie 6:21 into the third period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday.

With 23 games remaining in the regular season, the Rangers (29-26-4, 62 points) remain four points behind the Blue Jackets and Red Wings.

Matthew Knies broke a third-period tie, Anthony Stolarz made 33 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night.

William Nylander scores a goal that was upheld after an official review in the second period vs. the Rangers.

Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) speaks to an opposing player as he prepares to take a faceoff against the Washington Capitals in the third period at Scotiabank Arena.