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Game Night: Sharks vs. Leafs

news7h10/22/2021

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Creator of the article:

Lance Hornby

Erik Karlsson and the San Jose Sharks tackle the Leafs Friday night time. Getty Photos

GAME INFO

San Jose Sharks, 2-0-0, 2nd in Metropolitan Division

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at Toronto Maple Leafs, 2-1-1, 4th in Atlantic Division

Tonight, 6 p.m., Scotiabank Area

TV: TSN4, Radio: FAN 590

SEASON SERIES

Sharks 0-0-0, GF: 0

Maple Leafs 0-0-0, GF: 0

When final they met

(March 3, 2020 @ SJ, 5-2 Sharks)

Leafs want a much bigger boat

If their first two video games are any indication, the Sharks intend to keep away from a 3rd straight yr on the playoff sidelines.

Previous to dealing with Ottawa on Thursday, they’d overwhelmed Winnipeg at house and the struggling Habs to begin an Jap highway journey. Coach Bob Boughner needed to be happy with a plus-six objective differential already, however let’s test again with him after this swing ends in Boston and Nashville subsequent week.

That is the primary likelihood the Leafs get to face a staff at house within the second of a again to again, having loved three days off themselves. Getting two factors is important earlier than encountering their very own preliminary take a look at of video games on consecutive nights Saturday in Pittsburgh. The Leafs may use an early objective, having scored first simply as soon as in 4 video games to this point.

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Three issues in regards to the Sharks

1. Erik Karlsson achieved the majority of his 37 factors in 39 profession video games versus Toronto as a Senator, however the defenceman was off to a scorching begin with 4 factors in two video games earlier than dealing with his outdated membership Tuesday. Leaf William Nylander particularly was cautious on Thursday of Karlsson creating issues off the frenzy.

2. Goalie Adin Hill, a former third spherical choose of Arizona, has risen from a low profile within the desert to profitable his first two video games. Whereas followers on the SBA at all times wish to salute outdated favorite James Reimer, the Sharks had picked up on his profitable methods towards Ottawa and began him Thursday night time.

3. Evander Kane scored twice within the final assembly, however he’s cooling his heels awhile, having simply began a 21-game suspension for attempting to faux his COVID-19 vaccination.

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Three issues in regards to the Maple Leafs

1. Coach Sheldon Keefe is trying ahead to seeing the ‘actual’ Leafs this weekend, with three days off, two good practices and Auston Matthews absolutely immersed.

“A follow popping out of (Monday’s additional time loss) was a troublesome one, however there was a break day and I actually preferred the hassle of the blokes right this moment and the work we acquired executed, within the assembly room and our (pre-practice) expertise session.”

2. Ondrej Kase has taken some heavy hits, however held his floor on the checking line with centre David Kampf and now Alex Kerfoot.

“I’ve given them some robust assignments they usually’ve dealt with it properly,” Keefe mentioned. “They’re aggressive, good gamers who every have the power to drive the puck up ice.”

3. Within the realm of By no means By no means Land with the Leafs vs. Sharks, there has but to be a daily season hat trick for both staff, nor has Toronto managed an additional time objective or shut the Sharks out on the Gardens or SBA going again 53 video games.

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Maple Leafs Recreation Evening Strains

LW C RW

Nick Ritchie Auston Matthews Mitch Marner

Michael Bunting John Tavares William Nylander

Alex Kerfoot David Kampf Ondrej Kase

Pierre Engvall Jason Spezza Wayne Simmonds

Defence pairings

Jake Muzzin Justin Holl

Morgan Rielly TJ Brodie

Rasmus Sandin Travis Dermott

Goalies