Lightning keep Maple Leafs six points out of playoff spot

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    James Reimer has been a huge part of the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff push, and the heavy workload may be catching up with the rookie goaltender.

    Reimer was pulled after allowing five goals on 29 shots Monday as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Maple Leafs 6-2 to severely hamper Toronto's postseason aspirations.

    After making his 12th straight start, Reimer looked shaky at times but refused to blame fatigue on his performance in a game the Leafs had dubbed as their latest "must win."

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=310314021
     

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