San Jose Sharks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: Three things to know

SAN JOSE, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: San Jose Sharks’ Joe Thornton (19) talks to San Jose Sharks’ Kevin Labanc (62) on the bench before the start of the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)SAN JOSE — The Sharks will be looking to improve to 3-0 on their six-game homestand Tuesday as they host Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have turned things around since losing to emergency backup goalie David Ayers and the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb. 22.

Following their 6-3 to Ayers and the Hurricanes, the Leafs (35-23-8) beat Tampa Bay, Florida and Vancouver to help secure their third place…