New York cut it to 2-1 at 3:30 of the third period when Kaapo Kakko's shot went off Strome's skate at the side of the net and found Hunt in the slot, where he shot past Campbell's glove.
"We were bad, but I don't think it killed us by no means," Rangers coach Gerard Gallant said. "Toronto is one of the best in the League, but that didn't determine the outcome of the game for me. It was a good game. We pushed at the end to try to get the tie and had a few good chances but fell a little short."
Toronto called timeout at 4:31 of the third period after the Rangers generated three shot attempts and two shots on the ensuing shift after Hunt's goal.
"I just felt they were really pushing for a couple of sequences in a row," Keefe said. "Our team is more than comfortable now, we've played in those situations a lot but just sitting there as a coach, they've just scored one and now they're pressing a little bit, you're going to feel pretty terrible if they tie the game and you haven't done anything.
"It was really just relax, no reason to panic, let's just breathe because we know how to play in these situations."
Campbell preserved the lead with a save against Artemi Panarin on a breakaway at 8:04. He made 13 saves in the third period.
"He's a heck of a player, fun to play against him," Campbell said. "He's super dangerous, so I'm just fortunate I got him there."
NOTES: It was Rielly's first two-goal game since Oct. 19, 2019, against the Boston Bruins. … Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews had an assist to extend his point streak to five games (two goals, five assists). … Hunt scored his first goal with the Rangers, becoming their 15th goal scorer this season. Hunt signed as a free agent July 28 after playing for the Arizona Coyotes last season. ... Strome extended his point streak to five games with an assist (one goal, five assists). … Forward Filip Chytil played his 200th NHL game, all with the Rangers. He has 36 goals and 38 assists. ... It was Campbell's 50th NHL win in his 101st game.