NHL play on Thursday includes the Toronto Maple Leafs (14-11-4) hosting the San Jose Sharks (14-14-3) at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs rank 13th in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks are ninth in the Western Conference.
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Maple Leafs vs. Sharks: Dec. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.34 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 20th |
| Shots | 26.9 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 13.7% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.71% | 13th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.77 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 23rd |
| Shots | 23.8 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.2 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.39% | 19th |
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Maple Leafs vs. Sharks Top Players
Maple Leafs
- With 11 goals and 21 assists this season, William Nylander is one of Toronto's leading contributors (32 points).
- John Tavares has 13 goals and 17 assists for Toronto to compile 30 total points (one per game).
- With 28 points through 26 games (seven goals and 21 assists), Matthew Knies has been an important part of Toronto's offense this season.
- Anthony Stolarz (6-5-1) has a 3.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .884 for Toronto.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has totaled 15 goals and 28 assists in 31 games for San Jose, good for 43 points.
- Will Smith has racked up 29 total points (0.9 per game) this campaign. He has 12 goals and 17 assists.
- William Eklund's seven goals and 11 assists add up to 18 points this season.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 10-8-1 this season, amassing 511 saves and giving up 55 goals (3.1 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (28th in the league).
Maple Leafs vs. Sharks Injury Report
Maple Leafs
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Lower Body),
Joseph Woll: Out (Lower Body),
Dakota Mermis: Out (Lower Body),
Morgan Rielly: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Michael Misa: Out (Lower Body)
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Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Hurricanes | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Lightning | W 2-0 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Stars | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Flyers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Stars | - | Home |