Sharks win 4th straight to improve playoff hopes, beating the Maple Leafs 4-1

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Zack Ostapchuk scored his first goal in nearly three months and the San Jose Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.

Collin Graf, William Eklund and Adam Gaudette also scored and Alex Nedeljkovic made 18 saves.

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San Jose, which had the worst record in the NHL last season, is fighting for a wild-card spot in the crowded Western Conference. The Sharks haven’t made the playoffs since 2018-19.

Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who had nine points in his previous three games, was scoreless on three shots.

John Tavares scored a power-play goal for Toronto. The Maple Leafs have lost two of three on a four-game trip.

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Maple Leafs: At Los Angeles on Saturday.

Sharks: Host Nashville on Saturday night.

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Author : MICHAEL WAGAMAN

Publish date : 2026-04-03 04:46:00

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