- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
- Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California, Sportsnet
- Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+120) Maple Leafs (-139)
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This exciting matchup will take place at Scotiabank Arena, as the Toronto Maple Leafs (3-4-2) host the San Jose Sharks (4-3-1) on Monday. The moneyline for this encounter showcases the Sharks at +120, while the Maple Leafs stand at -139. The total points over/under is set at 6.5.
The San Jose Sharks displayed a commendable performance in their last outing, ending in a 3-3 deadlock against the Red Wings. Their offensive efforts yielded 3 goals from 34 shots attempted. Additionally, they capitalized on 2 out of 6 power play opportunities while accruing 13 penalty minutes.
Examining their offensive efficiency, the San Jose Sharks have netted 21 goals this season (ranking 25th in the league) and surrendered 28. They currently hold 9 points, leading to a points percentage of .563. Throughout the season, San Jose has had 26 power play chances, successfully scoring 6 times with a conversion rate of 23.08%. At even strength, the Sharks have allowed 23 goals while managing to score 15. With 221 shots taken, their shooting percentage is 9.5%. Defensively, they have faced 220 shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .873. Their opponents have managed 26 power play opportunities (19th in the NHL), scoring 5 times during these chances.
The Sharks will send Yaroslav Askarov to guard the net. Over his professional career, Askarov has faced 220 goals against, recording a goals-against average of 3.33. With 68 games played in the NHL, his career save percentage stands at .885 over 156 minutes. His overall record is 28-30-6, with 66 starts and 28 quality starts, yielding a quality start percentage of .424. In total, he has encountered 1,900 shots and secured 1,681 saves.
In their latest match, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced the Islanders and suffered a 4-1 defeat. They struggled on the power play, failing to convert on 3 attempts and finishing with just 1 goal from 29 shots.
So far this season, the Maple Leafs have scored 29 goals, with 21 at even strength and 8 on the power play (ranking 7th in the league). They have taken 252 shots (7th in NHL) with an 11.51% shooting percentage, while allowing 264 shots against. Their points percentage is currently at .444, having conceded 31 goals — 30 at even strength and 1 while shorthanded. Toronto has had 30 power play opportunities, converting at a rate of 26.67%, with a penalty kill success rate of 96.43% against their opponents’ 28 power play chances. Their current save percentage is 88.3%.
Guarding the goal for the Maple Leafs will be Sergei Bobrovsky. With a career total of 21,187 saves from 23,229 shots faced, his save percentage is an impressive .912. Bobrovsky boasts a record of 457-269-60 after 812 games played, with 797 starts. His career shows that 57.5% of his starts have been classified as quality, adding up to 458 such assignments. Opponents average 2.56 goals against him, totaling 2,042 goals conceded.
Who will emerge victorious tonight against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Back San Jose (+120)
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