Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions
2027-01-08 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals @ 7:00 PM PST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
SJS: 40.9%
WSH: 59.1%
Expected Goals
SJS: 1.52
WSH: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
SJS
Yaroslav Askarov - 21-20-4 | 0.883 SV% | 3.63 GAA
WSH
Logan Thompson - 31-21-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.44 GAA
| Stat | SJS | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.896 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.862 | 0.912 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.667 | 0.885 |
| GAA | 3.36 | 2.39 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • SJS at home vs WSH: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | WSH 2 - 3 SJS | SJS | WSH |
| 2025-12-03 | SJS 1 - 7 WSH | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-03-15 | SJS 1 - 5 WSH | WSH | WSH |
| 2024-12-03 | WSH 1 - 2 SJS | SJS | WSH |
| 2023-11-27 | SJS 2 - 1 WSH | SJS | SJS |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-08 at 7:00 PM PST.
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