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)
Adam Gaudette sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:03 of the third period. San Jose Sharks vs Toronto Maple Leafs - Link 4
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 The loss was a critical blow for Toronto,
Collin Graf extended the lead to 2-0 late in the first, recording his 20th goal of the season . Fri, Apr 3 Sharks won
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.
John Tavares scored a power-play goal in the second period, cutting the deficit to 3-1, but the Leafs could not close the gap further.