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# Game Preview: Sparks stops Shorks?
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/game-preview-sparks-sharks-san-jose-sharks-vs-toronto-maple-leafs/
- Published: 2015-12-17T20:08:20.000Z
- Updated: 2015-12-17T20:08:20.000Z
- Description: San Jose flies to Toronto and the Maple Leafs welcome the challenge.
- Author: Adam Selvig
- Tags: Game Coverage, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

In today's episode of "As the Goaltender turns" we see Jonathan Bernier is back with the Toronto Maple Leafs, however his throne may have been usurped by the young Garret Sparks. Bernier returned but let in 5 goals vs Tampa Bay. Sparks gets another shot in the crease vs San Jose. Will he dominate and take over as starter until Reimer returns? is this to give Bernier a chance to recover? Find out tonight, on "As the Goaltender Turns"

San Jose Sharks at Toronto Maple Leafs  
7:30PM - Air Canada Centre  
TV: TSN4 Radio: TSN1050  
SBN: Fear the Fin / Battle of California

The Maple Leafs sit 1 point out of last place, just above the Columbus Blue Jackets. The San Jose Sharks are second in the Pacific division, in a playoff spot (deserved or not). The Sharks are coming to Toronto after doing the Lords work and beating the Canadiens. Game 2 of a back to back is an excellent time to scoop up a win, especially against a team on a long road trip.

**Potential Line ups**

**Toronto**

James van Riemsdyk - Tyler Bozak - PA Parenteau  
Shawn Matthias - Nazem Kadri - Leo Komarov  
Daniel Winnik- Nick Spaling – Michael Grabner  
Peter Holland - Byron Froese – Joffrey Lupul

Jake Gardiner - Dion Phaneuf  
Matt Hunwick - Morgan Rielly  
Frank Corrado - Roman Polak

Garret Sparks  
Jonathan Bernier

Injured: Stephane Robidas (groin), James Reimer (lower body)  
Scratched: Martin Marincin, Brad Boyes

**San Jose**

Tomas Hertl - Joe Thornton - Joe Pavelski  
Melker Karlsson - Patrick Marleau - Joel Ward  
Joonas Donskoi - Chris Tierney - Tommy Wingels  
Matt Nieto - Dainius Zubrus - Mike Brown

Paul Martin – Brent Burns  
Marc-Edouard Vlasic – Justin Braun  
Brenden Dillon – Dylan DeMelo

Martin Jones  
Alex Stalock

Injured: Logan Couture (right thigh), Ben Smith (concussion symptoms)  
Scratched: Barclay Goodrow, Matt Tennyson

**Twitter fodder**

> Mike Babcock on the [#SJSharks](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SJSharks?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com): "I think Pavelski now sets the competition level for that team."
> 
> — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [December 17, 2015](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/677522847523205120?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

> Babcock said Marlies' Keefe recently told him about Sparks, who's starting tonight, "Don't worry about him, he's not scared of anything."
> 
> — Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) [December 17, 2015](https://twitter.com/SWhyno/status/677522353757138948?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

> PA Parenteau on Tyler Bozak: "I knew playing against him, he wasn't getting points because he was playing with Phil Kessel. I knew that."
> 
> — Jonas Siegel (@jonasTSN1050) [December 17, 2015](https://twitter.com/jonasTSN1050/status/677521354896236544?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Woah, Let's talk about this tweet. This is something for sure. Siegel said it's going to be discussed on TSN tonight so hopefully there's more, but come on Jonas, some context here.

**My expectations**: Sparks stands tall (not hard for him) and brings up a win for the Leafs. low scoring for both teams, Sharks have a good margin in favour of shots.