Sharks find rhythm, roll past Maple Leafs 7-0

Sharks find rhythm, roll past Maple Leafs 7-0

Tomas Hertl scored twice and Matt Nieto, Melker Karlsson and Joonas Donskoi also snapped goal-scoring droughts to help the Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-0 for their most lopsided shutout since 2001.

Brent Burns started a four-goal, second-period outburst with a highlight-reel move and Joe Pavelski also scored to help the Sharks end a lackluster homestand on a bright note.

San Jose went 2-3 during a two-week stretch at the Shark Tank and has the worst home record in the league at 6-12-0.

“Can’t ask for much more,” said defenseman Justin Braun, who had three assists.

“The way we got beat tonight, I don’t know how you want me to explain it,” Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf said.