Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Jose Sharks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game to be played on March 3, 2025 on ESPN.

The goalie returns to Pittsburgh after being placed on waivers Jan. 15 and assigned to the AHL once he cleared. Joel Blomqvist, a 23-year-old rookie goalie, was sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move after allowing six goals on 33 shots in the Penguins’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs on Sunday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will see the season debut of a key forward after a long-awaited absence, but it leads to Ryan Reaves finding himself out of the lineup.

Toronto has been one of the hottest teams in hockey, while San Jose has been the worst with eight straight losses, sporting a -16 goal differential in that span. The Leafs have also been victorious in four of the last five meetings between the two.

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini returned to the ice on Monday morning for an optional skate after missing practice on Sunday with a lower-body injury.

It looks like one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ depth players might be back in the lineup soon. On Sunday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reported that all signs are pointing toward forward Calle Jarnkrok making his season debut on Monday night when the Maple Leafs host the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.