San Jose Sharks v Washington Capitals: the preview
San Jose Sharks meet Washington Capitals at SAP Center at San Jose, Saturday 2:00pm (NHL). San Jose Sharks have won 27 of the 40 meetings with Washington Capitals since 1999.
The big picture
San Jose Sharks come in 29th on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Washington Capitals are the side higher up the table.
San Jose Sharks are 7–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 3.6 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
San Jose Sharks have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Wild 1–4.
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
San Jose Sharks have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 40 times on our records since 1999: San Jose Sharks 27, Washington Capitals 13.
Last time out (2025-26), San Jose Sharks won 3–2 at Capital One Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Capitals by 6 goals in 2025-26 (7–1).
Players to watch
For San Jose Sharks, watch Macklin Celebrini (7 goals, 11 assists in 2026-27) and Will Smith (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks have won 7 of their last 18 at SAP Center at San Jose.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
