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Sharks vs.
Capitals
San Jose hosts Washington Capitals at SAP Center at San Jose. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, January 8, 2027
Home matchupSJVSWSH
SJVSWSH10:00 PM ET
SAP Center at San Jose
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WhenFri, Jan 8 · 10:00 PM ET
WhereSAP Center at San Jose
OpponentWashington Capitals
Washington CapitalsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
San Jose hosts Washington Capitals at SAP Center at San Jose. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET. Listed on NBC Sports BA · MNMT2. Next up: vs. New York Rangers on January 9.
The question to watch
How do the Sharks match up with Capitals at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Washington Capitals
San Jose hosts Washington Capitals. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
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Season so far
| WSH | SJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.08 | 3.40 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.0 | 31.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 79.5 | 84.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.58 | 2.67 |
Leaders
- SJ · GoalsWill Smith · 6
- SJ · AssistsMacklin Celebrini · 11
- SJ · PointsMacklin Celebrini · 16
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 10
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 9
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 12
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