| MATCHUP | Washington Capitals | San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-9-2 | 13-11-3 |
| Spread | -1.5 164 | +1.5 -198 |
| Moneyline | -155 | +130 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA | |
| When | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Capitals vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 3rd at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are playing a late game against the Kings on Tuesday night, which is not included in this article. The Capitals are 15-9-2 this season after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Washington had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they scored two empty net goals to put the game away. The Capitals were out shot by a total of 31-18, won 41.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Ovechkin, Protas, and Wilson (2), while Thompson stopped 30 out of 31 shots, which was a .968 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Washington defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-2 and the Jets by a score of 4-3. The Capitals have won four games in a row and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 32 points. Washington has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 2.58 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 71.8% on the penalty kill this season. Tom Wilson has led Washington with 15 goals and 14 assists, while Alex Ovechkin has added 12 goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Charlie Lindgren, who is 4-3-1 with a 3.12 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this season.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 13-11-3 this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 6-3 in their last game. San Jose scored three times in the first period and three times in the second, before coasting to the win in the third. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 34-30, won 39.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Gaudette, Regenda, Smith (2), and Toffoli (2), while Askarov stopped 31 out of 34 shots, which was a .912 save percentage.
Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Canucks by a score of 3-2 before that. The Sharks have alternated wins and losses in their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 29 points. San Jose has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.19 goals against per game, while also going 19.2% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 14 goals and 26 assists, while Will Smith has added 12 goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 10-6-1 with a 2.96 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year.
Capitals vs Sharks Prediction
Washington went into their game on Tuesday night on a four game winning streak and they had scored at least four goals in all four wins. The Capitals are 6-4-1 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 9-4-3 at home. San Jose has alternated wins and losses over the last two weeks, but they are 3-0 in their last three home games. I have enjoyed watching San Jose play this season and I think their fresh legs will be the difference. Take the Sharks here.