The Toronto Maple Leafs found their game on home ice with back-to-back wins over the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins. Now they will try to carry over the momentum from those victories when a tough opponent from the Western Conference visits midweek. Toronto will host the San Jose Sharks in a battle of potential Stanley Cup contenders on Wednesday night. The Sharks have struggled with consistency on the road all season and lost again on Tuesday night with a 3-2 overtime loss at Buffalo. Can San Jose break out of its funk on the road or will Toronto continue to roll on home ice? Here is a closer look at the matchup.

Sharks vs Maple Leafs Betting Analysis

The Sharks have actually been one of the worst teams to bet on away from home so far this season. San Jose is 4-5-3 on the road, which translates to 4-8 for bettors. They are 3-9 on the puck line in away games.

Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs have had no problem on home ice of late with five straight wins at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto owns a plus-24 goal differential this season, which is tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the best mark in the NHL. The Maple Leafs have had no problem on the puck line of late either, winning each of their last five home games by two goals or more.

San Jose Sharks

There have been plenty of questions about San Jose’s consistency so far this season. A big part of it has been the team’s goaltending. Martin Jones has posted a 3.01 goals-against average with a .891 save percentage. Meanwhile, Aaron Dell has delivered a 2.60 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage, but was shelled for six goals in his last start. Jones started and lost on Tuesday night, which means Dell is the projected started on Wednesday. The Sharks need better goaltending from both of their netminders if they are going to contend.

However, it’s hard to expect either of them to perform at a high level on the road against one of the league’s highest scoring teams in the second half of a back-to-back. Meanwhile, Erik Karlsson has finally found his scoring touch but San Jose needs more from some key contributors up front. Timo Meier, Evander Kane and Tomas Hertl have combined for two goals over the last couple of weeks. The Sharks will need those three players in particular to step up with strong performances at both ends of the ice in order to have a shot against Toronto on Wednesday night.

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Sharks Team Leaders

SJ

Points	Brent Burns 83
+ / -	Brenden Dillon 19
Shots	Brent Burns 300
Penalty Mins	Evander Kane 153
Wins	Martin Jones 36
GAA	Martin Jones 2.94

TOR

Points	Mitchell Marner 94
+ / -	Ron Hainsey 30
Shots	John Tavares 286
Penalty Mins	Zach Hyman 65
Wins	Frederik Andersen 36
GAA	Michael Hutchinson 2.64

SJ

Points	Logan Couture 20
+ / -	Marc-Edouard Vlasic 6
Shots	Logan Couture 67
Penalty Mins	Evander Kane 61
Wins	Martin Jones 10
GAA	Martin Jones 3.02

TOR

Points	Auston Matthews 6
+ / -	Ron Hainsey 5
Shots	Auston Matthews 32
Penalty Mins	Nazem Kadri 19
Wins	Frederik Andersen 3
GAA	Frederik Andersen 2.75

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs have had no issues whatsoever with their goaltending of late as Frederik Andersen has been absolutely solid between the pipes. Andersen owns a sparkling 2.24 goals against average and a .931 save percentage this season. If he continues to perform at an elite level, Toronto will be tough to beat.

Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs could get a spark if Auston Matthews returns to the lineup. Matthews has been practicing but there has been no confirmation on when he will return. The offence has been humming along without him as Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Kasperi Kapenen and company continue to produce up front. The Maple Leafs are capable of scoring goals in bunches and it’s hard to imagine San Jose slowing them down regardless of whether Matthews plays or not. The smart money is on Toronto to win this Wednesday night in what could be a high scoring affair.

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Maple Leafs Team Leaders

SJ

Points	Brent Burns 83
+ / -	Brenden Dillon 19
Shots	Brent Burns 300
Penalty Mins	Evander Kane 153
Wins	Martin Jones 36
GAA	Martin Jones 2.94

TOR

Points	Mitchell Marner 94
+ / -	Ron Hainsey 30
Shots	John Tavares 286
Penalty Mins	Zach Hyman 65
Wins	Frederik Andersen 36
GAA	Michael Hutchinson 2.64

SJ

Points	Logan Couture 20
+ / -	Marc-Edouard Vlasic 6
Shots	Logan Couture 67
Penalty Mins	Evander Kane 61
Wins	Martin Jones 10
GAA	Martin Jones 3.02

TOR

Points	Auston Matthews 6
+ / -	Ron Hainsey 5
Shots	Auston Matthews 32
Penalty Mins	Nazem Kadri 19
Wins	Frederik Andersen 3
GAA	Frederik Andersen 2.75

Injuries

San Jose

Tomas Hertl (C)

Ques Thurs Upper Body - 19 / 05 / 19

Logan Couture (C)

day-to-day Undisclosed - 30 / 04 / 19

Melker Karlsson (C)

Prob Fri Undisclosed - 25 / 04 / 19

Joonas Donskoi (RW)

Ques Sat Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 19

Logan Couture (C)

Prob Sun Teeth - 19 / 04 / 19

Joe Thornton (C)

Elig Thurs Suspension - 15 / 04 / 19

Micheal Haley (C)

Ques Sun Ankle - 15 / 04 / 19

Marc-Edouard Vlasic (D)

Prob Thurs Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 19

Joonas Donskoi (RW)

Ques Sat Undisclosed - 05 / 04 / 19

Timo Meier (RW)

Prob Wed Wrist - 05 / 04 / 19

Toronto

Zach Hyman (LW)

Prob Fri Leg - 18 / 04 / 19

Nazem Kadri (C)

Out indefinitely Suspension - 14 / 04 / 19

Nazem Kadri (C)

day-to-day Knee - 13 / 04 / 19

Michael Hutchinson (G)

Prob Mon Personal - 10 / 04 / 19

Nazem Kadri (C)

Out Sat Undisclosed - 04 / 04 / 19

Frederik Andersen (G)

Doub Tues Rest - 02 / 04 / 19

Jake Muzzin (D)

Prob Thurs Illness - 02 / 04 / 19

Andreas Johnsson (LW)

Prob Thurs Illness - 01 / 04 / 19

Jake Muzzin (D)

Prob Mon Illness - 01 / 04 / 19

Frederik Andersen (G)

Doub Wed Rest - 20 / 03 / 19

Injuries

San Jose

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Tomas Hertl (C)	Ques Thurs	Upper Body - 19 / 05 / 19	1-1	0-2	+ -
Hertl is battling an upper-body injury and it is unclear if he will face the Blues in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
Logan Couture (C)	day-to-day	Undisclosed - 30 / 04 / 19	5-6	5-5-1	+ -
Couture left Tuesday's game due to an unspecified injury and it is unclear if he will return.
Melker Karlsson (C)	Prob Fri	Undisclosed - 25 / 04 / 19	6-7	7-5-1	+ -
Karlsson is dealing with an unspecified ailment but is likely to lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference second round versus the Avalanche.
Joonas Donskoi (RW)	Ques Sat	Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 19	7-7	7-6-1	+ -
Donskoi is battling an upper-body injury and it is unclear if he will suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference second round versus the Avalanche.
Logan Couture (C)	Prob Sun	Teeth - 19 / 04 / 19	8-8	8-7-1	+ -
Couture lost some teeth after taking a stick to the mouth last game but is expected to play in Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Golden Knights.
Joe Thornton (C)	Elig Thurs	Suspension - 15 / 04 / 19	8-10	10-7-1	+ -
Thornton has been handed a one-game suspension for a hit to the head of an opponent. He is expected to be reinstated in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round against the Golden Knights.
Micheal Haley (C)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 15 / 04 / 19	8-10	10-7-1	+ -
Haley has an ankle injury and it is undetermined if he will take part in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round versus the Avalanche.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic (D)	Prob Thurs	Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 19	9-10	11-7-1	+ -
Vlasic is dealing with a lower-body injury but it is likely he will play in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round against the Golden Knights.
Joonas Donskoi (RW)	Ques Sat	Undisclosed - 05 / 04 / 19	10-12	12-9-1	+ -
Donskoi is dealing with an undisclosed issue and his status for Saturday's matchup against the Avalanche is hazy.
Timo Meier (RW)	Prob Wed	Wrist - 05 / 04 / 19	10-12	12-9-1	+ -
Meier missed the last game of the regular season due to a left wrist injury but it is unlikely to impede his status against the Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Zach Hyman (LW)	Prob Fri	Leg - 18 / 04 / 19	1-2	2-1	+ -
Hyman is nursing a leg injury but is likely to suit up against the Bruins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Nazem Kadri (C)	Out indefinitely	Suspension - 14 / 04 / 19	1-4	2-3	+ -
Kadri has been issued a suspension for the remainder of the Eastern Conference first round due to cross-checking an opponent.
Nazem Kadri (C)	day-to-day	Knee - 13 / 04 / 19	2-4	2-4	+ -
Kadri left Saturday's game with an apparent knee injury and his return is questionable.
Michael Hutchinson (G)	Prob Mon	Personal - 10 / 04 / 19	3-4	3-4	+ -
Hutchinson was away from the team due to the birth of his child. He is likely to be available for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins.
Nazem Kadri (C)	Out Sat	Undisclosed - 04 / 04 / 19	3-6	3-6	+ -
Kadri missed the last game due to an unspecified ailment and will not play Saturday against the Canadiens.
Frederik Andersen (G)	Doub Tues	Rest - 02 / 04 / 19	3-7	3-7	+ -
Andersen is unlikely to take part in Tuesday's matchup against the Hurricanes as he is to be rested.
Jake Muzzin (D)	Prob Thurs	Illness - 02 / 04 / 19	3-7	3-7	+ -
Muzzin has sat out the last three games of the regular season with an illness but is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins.
Andreas Johnsson (LW)	Prob Thurs	Illness - 01 / 04 / 19	3-8	3-8	+ -
Johnsson missed the past two games due to an illness but is projected to play against the Lightning on Thursday.
Jake Muzzin (D)	Prob Mon	Illness - 01 / 04 / 19	3-8	3-8	+ -
Muzzin is dealing with an illness but is expected to face the Islanders on Monday.
Frederik Andersen (G)	Doub Wed	Rest - 20 / 03 / 19	5-11	5-11	+ -
Andersen is unlikely to perform in Wednesday's game against the Sabres as he is to be rested.

Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Prediction