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The Washington Capitals (16-9-2) visit the San Jose Sharks (13-11-3) at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California on December 3, 2025, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals sit in third place in the Eastern Conference. The Sharks rank seventh in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Sharks: Dec. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Time: 10 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+
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.37 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.52 | 2nd |
| Shots | 29.5 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.7 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 16.46% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.5% | 29th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 19th |
| Shots | 24.3 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 19.19% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.72% | 13th |
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Capitals vs. Sharks Top Players
Capitals
- A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Tom Wilson has recorded 30 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin has 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- On 91 shots (for 10 goals) and 13 assists, Jakob Chychrun has contributed 23 points this season.
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 12 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 37 goals with 416 saves.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 40 points make him a vital offensive option for San Jose. He has 14 goals and 26 assists in 27 games.
- Will Smith is a key piece of the offense for San Jose with 27 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 15 assists in 27 games.
- Tyler Toffoli has earned seven goals on the season, chipping in 11 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 10-6-1 on the season, allowing 48 goals (2.9 goals against average) and collecting 483 saves with a .910 save percentage (18th in the league).
Capitals vs. Sharks Injury Report
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Nicholas Dowd: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Jeff Skinner: Out (Lower Body),
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Alexander Wennberg: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Michael Misa: Out (Lower Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 4-2 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Kings | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/3/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/29/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/1/2025 | Mammoth | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/3/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |