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San Jose Sharks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 3, 2025

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Mar 3, 2025 9:14 PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs, riding high on their current win streak, look to extend their momentum as they host the struggling San Jose Sharks at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM. With a significant gap in their season records, the Leafs will aim to capitalize on the Sharks' poor road form, while San Jose will need to dig deep to secure a much-needed win. Can the Sharks spring a surprise or will the Leafs continue their dominant run?
San Jose Sharks vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Current Odds

SJ
TOR
Over
5.5
+550
Under
5.5
-909
SJ
+1.5
-2500
TOR
-1.5
+1000
SJ
ML
+175
TOR
ML
-149

Sharks vs Maple Leafs statistics

Stat Sharks Maple Leafs
Goals For per Game 2.57 3.23
Goals Against Average 3.71 2.87
Shots per Game 27.0 28.6
Shots Against per Game 32.2 29.3
Power Play Goals 33 38
Power Play Goals Against 44 37
Short Handed Goals 3 4
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 509 446
Power Play Percentage 19.2 23.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 76.2 79.2

Toronto Maple Leafs recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/2/25 @ Pittsburgh Penguins W 6-5 OT
2/28/25 @ New York Rangers W 3-2
2/25/25 @ Boston Bruins W 5-4 OT
2/23/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 5-2
2/22/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 6-3

San Jose Sharks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/1/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 5-3
2/27/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 4-3 OT
2/24/25 @ Winnipeg Jets L 2-1 OT
2/23/25 @ Calgary Flames L 3-2
2/8/25 vs Dallas Stars L 8-3

Toronto Maple Leafs injuries

  • Steven Lorentz (C): Out
  • Chris Tanev (D): Injured Reserve
  • Calle Jarnkrok (C): Injured Reserve
  • Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D): Day-To-Day
  • Joseph Woll (G): Day-To-Day

San Jose Sharks injuries

  • Macklin Celebrini (C): Day-To-Day
  • Henry Thrun (D): Day-To-Day
  • Yaroslav Askarov (G): Out
  • Timothy Liljegren (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jan Rutta (D): Injured Reserve

Sharks vs Maple Leafs game info

Type Info
Venue Scotiabank Arena
Location Toronto, ON
Puck drop Mon 7:30 PM

Sharks vs Maple Leafs predictions

With the San Jose Sharks heading into this matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs, all eyes will be on Tyler Toffoli. Assuming he shakes off his day-to-day status, Toffoli could be the key to any offensive threat the Sharks pose, already having tallied 22 goals for the season. He'll need to draw on every bit of that scoring prowess, especially since fellow point contributors like Mikael Granlund are also precariously listed as day-to-day. Granlund, leading the team with 45 points, could significantly boost the Sharks' struggling road performance if he takes to the ice. That being said, with William Eklund on injured reserve, creativity will need to come from other sources—perhaps more responsibility will fall on the shoulders of younger players eager to make a mark against a strong opponent.

Turning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner's playmaking skills will be crucial as always, assuming his day-to-day status allows him to lace up. As he's sitting at a whopping 57 assists, he's the engine of the team’s offence. Meanwhile, fellow star William Nylander, who has netted 35 goals, is the perfect recipient for those Marner setups—should he also recover in time. With their strong home record, these two could really take control at the Scotiabank Arena, leveraging the home crowd’s energy. Even though there are question marks due to injuries, the Leafs have proven depth, with other players ready to step up and fill in those gaps in the lineup. It’s not just a two-man show; the entire roster can contribute when it counts.

Now, when it comes to predicting the winner of this face-off, it's hard to ignore the Maple Leafs' formidable home performance and the momentum of their current win streak. They stand at 20-11-0 at home, making Scotiabank Arena anything but a welcome place for the Sharks, whose road record is a shaky 6-19-7. Given this disparity and Toronto's depth, the Leafs seem poised to extend their streak. But hey, in hockey, surprises are part of the game. While the Sharks may not be favored, they certainly have nothing to lose, which can sometimes add an unpredictable edge. Still, if we're calling it, you've got to think the Leafs will come out on top in this clash. What do you think, could the Sharks pull off an upset?

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