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The Washington Capitals (43-15-8) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (18-40-9) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank first in the Eastern Conference with 94 points and the Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference with 45 points.
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Capitals vs. Sharks: March 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- 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 | 3.61 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.59 | 4th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 22.7% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.14% | 7th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.67 | 32nd |
| Shots | 27.2 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 20.11% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.79% | 27th |
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Capitals vs. Sharks Top Players
Capitals
- A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 64 points.
- Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington's major contributors currently with 58 total points (28 goals and 30 assists) to his name.
- Through 66 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 57 points (17 goals and 40 assists).
- In 37 games played this season, Logan Thompson (28-4-5) has given up 87 goals.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 49 points make him a pivotal offensive option for San Jose. He has 20 goals and 29 assists in 55 games.
- William Eklund has racked up 49 points this season, with 14 goals and 35 assists.
- Tyler Toffoli has scored 25 goals on the season, adding 18 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev is 13-22-1 on the season, giving up 131 goals (3.6 goals against average) and collecting 924 saves with an .876 save percentage (65th in the league).
Capitals vs. Sharks Injury Report
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Jan Rutta: Out (Lower Body),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Henry Thrun: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2025 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Ducks | W 7-4 | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Kings | L 3-0 | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 3/18/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/20/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 3/22/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8/2025 | Islanders | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Predators | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/13/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-2 | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 3/20/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 3/22/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/27/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |