Can the Maple Leafs Ride Their Momentum into the Shark Tank?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to face off against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent success on enemy ice. The Maple Leafs have shown a commendable performance in their past games, with a thrilling overtime win against the Ducks and a convincing victory over the Kings.

The game against Anaheim saw Toronto's resilience as they battled through to an overtime win, scoring two goals and maintaining an impressive 59 percent faceoff win percentage. Despite giving away 12 penalties, they managed to block 26 shots and secure a shooting percentage of 4 percent. The goaltending was exceptional with a save percentage of 100 percent, only allowing one goal.

Their encounter with Los Angeles further highlighted Toronto's strengths. Dominating with three goals and shutting out their opponents entirely showcased both offensive prowess and defensive solidity. A notable shooting percentage of 10 percent coupled with another perfect save rate underlines why fans have reasons for optimism.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as seen in their home game against Carolina Hurricanes where they fell short despite scoring two goals in the third period. They had better control over faceoffs at 61 percent but were unable to capitalize on powerplay opportunities.

Entering into San Jose territory brings its own challenges; however, Toronto's recent form suggests they're up for it. With strong goaltending continuing as a trend and an ability to convert shots into goals improving each game, there is much anticipation around this matchup.

Fans can catch all the action from this promising clash on January 7th at SAP Center at San Jose broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ or locally on NBCS-CA channel 698.