The Washington Capitals (24-17-6) and the San Jose Sharks (23-19-3) take the ice in Washington, District of Columbia on January 15, 2026 at Capital One Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are seventh in the Eastern Conference (54 points), and the Sharks are eighth in the Western Conference (49 points).
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Capitals vs. Sharks: Jan. 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 6th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 15.33% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.33% | 25th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.13 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 20.89% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.62% | 24th |
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Capitals vs. Sharks Top Players
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has been important to Washington's offense this season, putting up 42 points in 41 games.
- Having scored 20 goals and adding 20 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is a top contributor for Washington through 47 games.
- Through 45 games, Dylan Strome has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 35 points (10 goals and 25 assists).
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 17 wins and 12 losses this season while giving up 76 goals with 826 saves.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has put up 70 points (1.6 per game) for San Jose, with 24 goals and 46 assists in 45 games (playing 21:04 per game).
- Alexander Wennberg is a key piece of the offense for San Jose with 32 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 22 assists in 45 games.
- Tyler Toffoli is a crucial player on offense for San Jose with 13 goals and 19 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 16-11-1 on the season, giving up 92 goals (3.5 goals against average) and collecting 754 saves with an .891 save percentage (45th in the league).
Capitals vs. Sharks Injury Report
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Justin Sourdif: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Tom Wilson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Sharks
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body),
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Out (Upper Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Blackhawks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Predators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Canadiens | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/21/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Kings | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Stars | W 5-4 | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Golden Knights | L 7-2 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |