Programming note
Sharks-Maple Leafs coverage starts this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. with Sharks Pregame Live on CSN California
Where they stand
Sharks: 18-17-2, 38 points, 6th Pacific Division
Maple Leafs: 16-16-7, 39 points, 7th Atlantic Division
The latest
Sharks: A 2-1 defeat to the Red Wings on Thursday was the Sharks’ sixth home loss in their last seven, with Joel Ward getting their only goal. San Jose is 1-3 on a five-game homestand that concludes this afternoon, and remains a league-worst 5-12-0 in its own building.