Fabian Zetterlund secured a thrilling victory for the San Jose Sharks, scoring in the fourth round of a shootout to upset the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2, after trailing by two goals in the third period. This win ended an eight-game losing streak for the Sharks, who hadn't won since January 27. Tyler Toffoli and Jack Thompson netted goals in regulation, while Alexander Wennberg contributed two assists. The Sharks' goalie, Alexandar Georgiev, made 25 saves. For Toronto, John Tavares and Matthew Knies were on the scoresheet, but their five-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt.

The Sharks' struggle has been evident this season, with a dismal record of 2-14-3 over their last 19 games before this victory. In a significant moment, Zetterlund's goal in the shootout followed a missed opportunity by Tavares, highlighting a pivotal shift in momentum. The game also marked a notable return for Calle Jarnkrok, who played his first game of the season after recovering from injuries. The Sharks now prepare for a road trip continuing against the Buffalo Sabres, while the Maple Leafs face the Vegas Golden Knights.