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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Jose Sharks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 27, 2025

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Mar 27, 2025 11:03 PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh off a strong performance from William Nylander, travel to the SAP Center at San Jose to take on the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, March 27th at 10:30 PM. The Sharks, who hold a 1-0 series lead in the regular season series, will look to capitalize on their home ice advantage, where they've struggled with an 11-22-2 record. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs aim to build on their impressive 20-12-2 road record and secure a crucial victory in the Atlantic Division standings.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks

Current Odds

TOR
SJ
Over
9.5
+178
Under
8.5
+175
TOR
+1.5
-104
SJ
-1.5
-105
TOR
ML
+340
SJ
ML
-278

Maple Leafs vs Sharks statistics

Stat Maple Leafs Sharks
Goals For per Game 3.24 2.59
Goals Against Average 2.94 3.64
Shots per Game 28.2 27.0
Shots Against per Game 29.2 31.4
Power Play Goals 50 38
Power Play Goals Against 45 54
Short Handed Goals 5 4
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 541 604
Power Play Percentage 26.0 19.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 78.2 74.8

San Jose Sharks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/22/25 vs Boston Bruins W 3-1
3/20/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 3-1
3/15/25 vs Washington Capitals L 5-1
3/13/25 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 4-2
3/11/25 vs Nashville Predators L 3-2

Toronto Maple Leafs recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/25/25 vs Philadelphia Flyers W 7-2
3/22/25 @ Nashville Predators L 5-2
3/20/25 @ New York Rangers W 4-3
3/19/25 vs Colorado Avalanche W 2-1
3/17/25 vs Calgary Flames W 6-2

San Jose Sharks injuries

  • Vincent Desharnais (D): Day-To-Day
  • Marc-Edouard Vlasic (D): Day-To-Day
  • Yaroslav Askarov (G): Out
  • Henry Thrun (D): Out
  • Logan Couture (C): Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs injuries

  • Jani Hakanpaa (D): Injured Reserve

Maple Leafs vs Sharks game info

Type Info
Venue SAP Center at San Jose
Location San Jose, CA
Puck drop Thu 10:30 PM

Maple Leafs vs Sharks predictions

Toronto fans are buzzing after William Nylander's recent standout performance, where he netted a pair of goals, bringing his season tally to an impressive 40. Heading into San Jose, expectations are high for Nylander to continue riding this scoring wave. But he's not alone in the spotlight. His line partner, Mitch Marner, has been phenomenal with playmaking this season, racking up a whopping 64 assists and 86 points. Can you imagine the chemistry between these two as they take the ice at the SAP Center? It’s like watching a finely tuned engine purr on all cylinders. With Toronto's record on the road being a solid 20-12-2, fans are hopeful they’ll bring the same tenacity and skill to secure another win.

Over in San Jose, the Sharks are looking to snap out of a challenging season. They've seen some bright spots, though, with Tyler Toffoli leading the team in goals with 25 to his name. He brings skill and determination, vital for a team looking to surprise a powerhouse like Toronto. William Eklund has been the dynamo on the assist front, contributing 36 assists. The moves he's been pulling off are almost dizzying, keeping opponents on their toes. And then there's Macklin Celebrini, who owns the points leadership with 52. Imagine the energy he'll bring when matched against a juggernaut like the Maple Leafs. While their home record hasn't been stellar, the Sharks have a history of making things interesting at the SAP Center, where the crowd can really get behind them.

As the puck drops, the Maple Leafs may have the edge on paper, but hockey is never predictable. Could the Sharks play spoiler just one more time this series? With their illustrious lineup, the Leafs are heading into this game with momentum and confidence, making them my pick for the win. However, script-flipping surprises aren’t unheard of in hockey, and the Sharks might just have something up their sleeves. Ultimately, though, the sheer depth and talent of Toronto's roster should see them through. Let’s see if Nylander adds a couple more to his impressive season. What do you think - is another Toronto win on the horizon?

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