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The NHL schedule on Thursday includes a game between the San Jose Sharks (35-31-7) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (32-30-13), starting at 10 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sharks sit in ninth place in the Western Conference. The Maple Leafs are 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Sharks vs. Maple Leafs: April 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 31st |
| Shots | 25.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 21.37% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.73% | 18th |
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 29th |
| Shots | 26.8 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 19.57% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.73% | 6th |
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Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Top Players
Sharks
- One of San Jose's top offensive options this season is Macklin Celebrini, who has recorded 105 points in 73 games.
- Will Smith is another of San Jose's important contributors currently with 54 total points (22 goals and 32 assists) to his name.
- Through 72 games, Alexander Wennberg has proven himself as a contributor for San Jose. He has 50 points (17 goals and 33 assists).
- Yaroslav Askarov (21-17-3) has a 3.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .887 for San Jose.
Maple Leafs
- William Nylander's 26 goals and 45 assists in 58 games for Toronto add up to 71 total points on the season.
- John Tavares is a top offensive contributor for Toronto with 64 total points this season. He has scored 28 goals and added 36 assists in 75 games.
- Matthew Knies has posted 21 goals on the season, adding 39 assists.
- Joseph Woll has a 15-14-6 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (19th in the league). He has 1,030 saves, and has given up 110 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Injury Report
Sharks
Ryan Reaves: Out (Hamd),
Igor Chernyshov: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Maple Leafs
Christopher Tanev: Out For Season (Abdomen),
Auston Matthews: Out For Season (Knee)
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Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/30/2026 | Blues | W 5-4 | Home |
| 4/1/2026 | Ducks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Rangers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Blues | L 5-1 | Away |
| 3/30/2026 | Ducks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/8/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |