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.