The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a tough battle against the San Jose Sharks, ultimately resulting in a 6-5 shootout loss. For 59 minutes, the Leafs struggled, plagued by mistakes and penalties, but the Core Four players, notably John Tavares and William Nylander, rallied to tie the game late in the third period. Despite the loss, the Leafs secured a vital point, maintaining their lead in the Atlantic Division, just one point ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.

Despite some standout moments, including Scott Laughton's first goal as a Maple Leaf and Oliver Ekman-Larsson's 500th career point, the game highlighted critical areas for improvement. Coach Craig Berube emphasized the need for players to be sharper, especially after the Leafs were outperformed for much of the game. Auston Matthews acknowledged the need for better puck management, while Nylander celebrated his career-high with 42 goals this season.