NHL play on Tuesday features a meeting in Washington, District of Columbia between the Washington Capitals (17-6-1) and San Jose Sharks (9-13-5) at Capital One Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are second in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks are 14th in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Sharks: Dec. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.21 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 7th |
| Shots | 29 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 22.67% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 4th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.89 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.1 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 18.07% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.9% | 9th |
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Capitals vs. Sharks Top Players
Capitals
- One of Washington's top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 34 points in 24 games.
- With 15 goals and 10 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is one of the top contributors for Washington with his 25 points (1.4 per game).
- With 24 points through 24 games (14 goals and 10 assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington's offensive attack this season.
- In 12 games played this season, Logan Thompson (10-1-1) has given up 31 goals.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund has scored 10 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 18 assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the San Jose offense with 28 total points (one per game). He averages 2.7 shots per game, shooting 13.7%.
- William Eklund is one of the top contributors for San Jose with 22 total points (0.8 per game), with four goals and 18 assists in 26 games.
- Fabian Zetterlund has posted nine goals on the season, adding 10 assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood has a 5-8-3 record this season, with a .903 save percentage (30th in the league). He has 430 saves, and has conceded 46 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Sharks Injury Report
Capitals
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Sharks
Igor Chernyshov: Out (Shoulder),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Barclay Goodrow: Out (Upper Body),
Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Questionable (Back)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2024 | Lightning | W 5-4 | Away |
| 11/29/2024 | Islanders | W 5-4 | Home |
| 11/30/2024 | Devils | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2024 | Senators | L 4-3 | Home |
| 11/29/2024 | Kraken | W 8-5 | Home |
| 11/30/2024 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |