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- The Sharks' record sits at 9-13-5.
- The Sharks are are averaging 2.9 goals per contest so far.
- The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Canucks.
- The Capitals will be hosting the Sharks and hold a 17-6-1 record.
- In terms of giveaways, the Capitals are currently 16th in the league.
- The Capitals are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hurricanes.
Sharks vs Capitals Preview
Betting on today's Sharks and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.
Sharks vs. Capitals Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: San Jose Sharks at Washington Capitals
- Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds WAS -1.5, SJ +232 | WAS -282 O/U 6.5
Sharks Preview: No Pressure for San Jose as Away Dogs
San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped them to 9-13-5 this season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 5.
San Jose took the lead in the second period with a goal from Nico Sturm, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. Mikael Granlund tied it up for the Sharks with 1:17 left in the third, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds remaining.
In their 3-2 loss to Vancouver, the Sharks managed just two goals, with Nico Sturm netting his second of the season and Mikael Granlund adding his sixth. Granlund took three shots on goal, while Sturm scored on his only shot.
San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but gave the puck away 16 times. They were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm opened the scoring at 17:23 of the second. Granlund’s goal came at 18:43 in the third.
Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Capitals Preview: Can the Capitals Offense Score Enough at Home?
After a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals' record now stands at 17-6-1. Washington held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter in the third.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals' goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin and Brandon Duhaime finding the net.
Washington's offense was limited to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.
Both of Washington's goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring at 19:49. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome earned his 13th assist on Ovechkin's power play goal.
Defensively, the Capitals gave up the first goal just 5:59 into the first period, and after taking a 2-1 lead, they allowed three straight goals, including two in the second period and an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense recorded just 2 takeaways and 20 hits.
Sharks vs Capitals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last five road contests, San Jose has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across the Capitals last ten home games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Capitals have an puck line record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the favorite, the Sharks have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-4.
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