TORONTO, April 28 (UPI) -- Alexander Mogilny and Alexei Ponikarovsky scored 90 seconds apart in the second period Wednesday night, leading Toronto past Philadelphia, 4-1.
Philadelphia saw its advantage in the Eastern Conference semifinals reduced to 2-1.
Back in the friendly confines of the Air Canada Centre, Toronto prevented Philadelphia from scoring first for the first time in these playoffs when Mogilny took a feed from Mats Sundin at center ice and beat goaltender Robert Esche on a breakaway at 5:12 of the second period.
Ponikarovsky made it 2-0 with his first career post-season goal at 9:25, redirecting defenseman Bryan McCabe's point shot past Esche from the low slot.
Chad Kilger and Darcy Tucker also tallied for the Maple Leafs, who look to even the series Friday night at home.
Tony Amonte scored for Philadelphia, which registered just 19 shots.
