Toffoli gave the Sharks a 1-0 lead at 7:50 of the first period. Lucas Carlsson's initial cross-crease pass for Toffoli was blocked by Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Carlsson then shot on Woll, who was out of position from the attempted pass, and the rebound dropped in the crease, where Toffoli scored past the prone goaltender.

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Toronto is fighting to win the Atlantic Division, and two points against San Jose are critical. Cam Lund will make his NHL debut for the Sharks and play on the third line with Patrick Giles and Ty Dellandrea. He will also be in the net-front position on the second power-play unit.

Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Chris Tanev and Anthony Stolarz are all on track for personal milestones with the Maple Leafs this season.

Below him are star right wingers Mitch Marner and William Nylander, ahead of center John Tavares. But of the group, Nylander might just be the Maple Leafs ’ most valuable player this season as they look to lock up first place in the Atlantic Division and go far in the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander reached the 40-goal plateau during Tuesday’s dominant win over the Philadelphia Flyers. With two goals and two assists on the night, Nylander became the fifth player in franchise history to reach the 40-goal mark thrice and the fourth to do so in three consecutive seasons.