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Capitals vs.
Sharks
Washington hosts San Jose Sharks at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, February 19, 2027
Home matchupWSHVSSJ
WSHVSSJ7:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenFri, Feb 19 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentSan Jose Sharks
San Jose SharksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts San Jose Sharks at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on NBC Sports BA. Next up: vs. Nashville Predators on February 21.
The question to watch
How do the Capitals match up with Sharks at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at San Jose Sharks
Washington hosts San Jose Sharks. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
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Season so far
| SJ | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.5 | 29.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 80.8 | 82.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.63 | 3.50 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 7
- SJ · GoalsMacklin Celebrini · 3
- SJ · AssistsMacklin Celebrini · 8
- SJ · PointsMacklin Celebrini · 11
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