Early in the second, William Eklund made it 3-0 after his shot bounced off the end boards and struck Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz's pad to find the net. The Maple Leafs’ Struggles
The loss was a critical blow for Toronto, as it mathematically eliminated them from playoff contention for the 2025-26 season. Key Game Statistics Toronto Maple Leafs San Jose Sharks Final Score 4 Shots on Goal 25 Power Plays Saves 21 (Stolarz) 18 (Nedeljkovic)
Toronto struggled to find an offensive rhythm, recording only throughout the game. Despite having star power like Auston Matthews , who was coming off a 10-game point streak, the Leafs were held largely in check.
Adam Gaudette sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:03 of the third period.
The secured a commanding 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 2, 2026, at the SAP Center , moving into a wild-card playoff spot while effectively eliminating Toronto from postseason contention. Fri, Apr 3 Sharks won! Maple Leafs The Sharks’ Playoff Push
Entering the game on a three-game winning streak, the Sharks were desperate for points to secure the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The victory marked their fourth straight win, a feat not seen by the franchise since late 2019.
