Sharks Outlast Maple Leafs 6-5 in Shootout

In a thrilling matchup, the San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout on Thursday night. Tyler Toffoli led the Sharks with two goals and an assist, while Collin Graf and Alexander Wennberg also contributed to the scoring. Toronto made a dramatic comeback by scoring twice in the final minute to force overtime, with John Tavares and William Nylander finding the net. However, despite their late efforts, the Leafs fell short in the shootout, marking their seventh loss in the last 12 games. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev made crucial saves during the shootout to secure the victory for San Jose, providing a much-needed morale boost for the struggling team. The win improves the Sharks' record and adds to the Maple Leafs' challenging road trip.