Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:3
15/01/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NHL

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2326
Shots off target
1512
Shooting PCT
8.7% (2/23)11.54% (3/26)
Blocked shots
1115
Goalkeeper Saves
2321
Saves PCT
88.46% (23/26)91.3% (21/23)
Penalties
32
PIM
64
Power-play Goals
10
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
50% (1/2)0% (0/3)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (3/3)50% (1/2)
Hits
1716
Faceoffs Won
2436
Faceoffs %
4060
Giveaways
1321
Takeaways
34
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 0)
  • 16:14, Carlson J. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (1 - 3)
  • 00:56, Carlson J. (2 min),
  • 09:46, Iorio V. (2 min),
  • 10:58, 1 - 0, Strome D. (G), Ovechkin A. (A), Chychrun J. (A2)
  • 13:27, 1 - 1, Ostapchuk Z. (G), Orlov D. (A), Eklund W. (A2)
  • 14:53, 1 - 2, Graf C. (G), Regenda P. (A),
  • 16:13, 1 - 3, Regenda P. (G), Celebrini M. (A), Graf C. (A2)
  • 19:49, Toffoli T. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (1 - 0)
  • 09:11, 2 - 3, Leonard R. (G), Carlson J. (A), Fehervary M. (A2)
  • 09:56, Chychrun J. (2 min),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Washington Capitals
50.4%
Draw
21.4%
San Jose Sharks
28.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
48.5% 22% 29.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

55% 25% 26%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Washington Capitals has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.9%)
  • San Jose Sharks has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (+4.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for San Jose Sharks than the current prediction. (-2.2%)
  • Washington Capitals - San Jose Sharks Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.9
    (1.95)
    4.44
    (4.3)
    3.38
    (3.2)
    4.7%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.25
    What is the prediction for Washington Capitals - San Jose Sharks?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Washington will win (votes: 7 - 77.8%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 22.2%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Washington: 50.6%100%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Washington Capitals will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 3.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • San Jose may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, San Jose has had a series of home games.
    • Washington could have a small edge in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 67:54. (average 3.4:2.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 21:31. (average 2.3:3.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Washington Capitals - San Jose Sharks were as follows:
    03.12.2025 San Jose Sharks - Washington Capitals 1:7
    15.03.2025 San Jose Sharks - Washington Capitals 1:5
    03.12.2024 Washington Capitals - San Jose Sharks 1:2
    27.11.2023 San Jose Sharks - Washington Capitals 2:1
    29.10.2023 Washington Capitals - San Jose Sharks 3:1
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)Los Angeles Kings (8)4 : 0
    2Dallas Stars (2)Minnesota Wild (3)2 : 2
    3Vegas Golden Knights (4)Utah Mammoth (6)2 : 2
    4Edmonton Oilers (5)Anaheim Ducks (7)1 : 3
    5Carolina Hurricanes (1)Ottawa Senators (6)4 : 0
    6Pittsburgh Penguins (7)Philadelphia Flyers (8)2 : 3
    7Buffalo Sabres (2)Boston Bruins (5)3 : 1
    8Tampa Bay Lightning (3)Montreal Canadiens (4)2 : 2

    Quarter-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4
    3Carolina Hurricanes (1)TBD #6
    4TBD #7TBD #8

    Semi-finals
    1TBD #1TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2