A loss isn’t just a loss. Not when it comes against the worst team in the National Hockey League. In their last home game before the NHL trade deadline hits on Friday, the Maple Leafs laid an egg on Monday night, losing 3-2 in a shootout against the San Jose Sharks. This after the Leafs […]
The Maple Leafs fell to the last-place San Jose Sharks 3-2 in a shootout, despite holding a 2-0 lead in the third period. Anthony Stolarz struggled, allowing two goals due to positioning issues, and the Leafs failed to finish, with 16 shots going high or wide. They were outshot 9-2 in the final period, and their defensive coverage was shaky. The loss highlights concerns ahead of the trade deadline, especially with Auston Matthews' performance, as the Leafs' inability to close out the game against a weaker opponent raises questions about their playoff readiness.
