"The San Jose Sharks are on the road and hoping to shake off those demons from another failed attempt to beat the Vegas Golden Knights. San Jose can prove that it has what it takes to compete in the playoffs by taking on another playoff contender today, the Washington Capitals. The last time these two teams met, the Sharks didn't fare well. The Capitals beat up on the Sharks, dominating San Jose 7-1 on Dec. 3."
"Since that game, the Capitals continue to battle it out for a spot in the Metropolitan Division standings. While the Caps' game has fallen off a bit, Washington is 5-4-1 in its last ten games and has dropped to third in the division. The team has a 24-17-6 record, just a point behind the New York Islanders and two points ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers."
"Tom Wilson continues to lead the Capitals in points with 42 in 41 games. He also leads the team in goals. Close behind him in both categories is Alex Ovechkin. The 40-year-old Ovechkin has 20 goals and 40 points this season. Wilson will not play tonight. He is considered day-to-day. In the net, Logan Thompson continues to have a Vezina caliber season. The netminder is 17-12-4 with a .916 save percentage. His backup, Charlie Lindgren is 7-5-2 with a .888 save percentage."
The San Jose Sharks travel to face the Washington Capitals aiming to avenge a 7-1 loss on Dec. 3. The Capitals sit third in the Metropolitan Division at 24-17-6 and are 5-4-1 in their last ten games. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 42 points but is day-to-day and will not play tonight; Alex Ovechkin has 20 goals and 40 points. Logan Thompson is 17-12-4 with a .916 save percentage, while Charlie Lindgren is 7-5-2 with a .888 save percentage. San Jose shuffled lines, returning Collin Graf to the top line and moving William Eklund to the second; Will Smith is taking contact in practice but is not expected to play tonight.
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