Ducks beat San Jose 5-2 in a lively preseason clash, closing it with an empty-net finish. Anaheim leaned on depth and speed, with Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke generating chances while Sam Dickinson and Vincent Desharnais stabilized the blueline. San Jose leaned on Yaroslav Askarov’s acrobatic saves and a late goal from Jeff Skinner to stay in the fight. Rookie Michael Misa flashed two-way pace and offense, and Leo Carlsson plus Alexander Wennberg remained active on both ends.

In a thrilling matchup, the San Jose Sharks edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout, with Tyler Toffoli leading the charge with two goals and an assist. The Sharks initially seemed in control, boasting a 5-3 lead late in the game, but the Maple Leafs made a dramatic comeback. John Tavares and William Nylander each scored within the final minute to tie the game, forcing the shootout.

Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev proved pivotal, stopping shots from Toronto's stars Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner during the shootout, after allowing Nylander to score first. This victory marked a significant boost for the Sharks, who have struggled this season, while the Maple Leafs continued their inconsistent performance on a difficult California road trip.

The San Jose Sharks pulled off a surprising victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, winning 3-2 in a shootout after rallying from a two-goal deficit. Tyler Toffoli and Jack Thompson scored to bring the Sharks back to life, with Alexander Wennberg adding two assists and goalie Alexandar Georgiev making 25 saves. This victory ended an eight-game losing streak for the Sharks, a much-needed boost in a tough season where they have struggled, particularly on their recent road trip.

On the other hand, the Maple Leafs had a five-game winning streak snapped. John Tavares contributed with a goal and an assist, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Calle Jarnkrok marked his return after injury, though Toronto's recent home game did not yield the desired results as they prepare for an upcoming road trip.

The Calgary Flames ended their winless streak with a thrilling 3-2 victory against the San Jose Sharks. Joel Hanley's game-winning goal marked his first of the season, coming in the third period. Nazem Kadri added to his tally with his 20th goal of the season, while Kevin Rooney scored after a lengthy drought. The Flames now sit just one point behind the Vancouver Canucks for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Despite valiant efforts from the Sharks, including goals from Macklin Celebrini and Tyler Toffoli, they remain winless in five games and have lost six straight on the road.

Calgary's Dustin Wolf stood tall in net, recording 27 saves for his 20th win of the season, while Alexander Georgiev faced 36 shots, suffering his sixth consecutive loss. The game showcased key performances, particularly from Kadri, who continues his streak of scoring 20 goals in every season since joining the Flames. The Sharks' Celebrini, with his 18th goal, leads the rookie race, edging out Matvei Michkov. The Flames look to build on this momentum in their upcoming game against the Washington Capitals.