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2026-27 Preseason

Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions

2025-03-15 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 1 - 5 Washington Capitals

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
SJS: 48.5%
WSH: 51.5%
Expected Goals
SJS: 3.29
WSH: 3.51
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 51%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • SJS at home vs WSH: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-15WSH 2 - 3 SJSSJSWSH
2025-12-03SJS 1 - 7 WSHWSHWSH
2025-03-15SJS 1 - 5 WSHWSHWSH
2024-12-03WSH 1 - 2 SJSSJSWSH
2023-11-27SJS 2 - 1 WSHSJSSJS

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1SJS300.32
1WSH2022.01
2SJS1200.73
2WSH1000.42
3SJS1300.84
3WSH900.38
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 51.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 1 - 5 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.3 - 3.5