The Maple Leafs are 3-0 on the road and catch the Sharks in their first home game following a five-game road trip that began on Oct. 20 and didn't end until Saturday.

I see this as a flat spot for the Sharks, while the Maple Leafs will be highly motivated following back-to-back home losses. Toronto also wants to win this game for Patrick Marleau in his return to San Jose. Marleau is the all-time scoring leader for the Sharks and was the face of their franchise.