"They'll have another opportunity tonight against the San Jose Sharks, who come into town 6-4-0 in their last 10. Widely expected to be last in the West, the Sharks currently occupy the second wild-card spot. Macklin Celebrini has come into his own this season and is one of the top players in the league, posting 70 points (24g, 46a) in 45 games. His production trails only two other superstars in the NHL: Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid."
"The Sharks will be without Will Smith, who is out due to injury, while two-time Calder Cup champion, waiver-wire claim Vincent Iorio, will get a jersey for Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky. The Capitals will be without Tom Wilson and Justin Sourdif for another game, but Jakob Chychrun is returning from illness. Logan Thompson will get the start in net and oppose Alex Nedeljkovic at the other end."
"NHL commisioner Gary Bettman will be at the game after attending the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup celebration at The White House. Lines Washington Capitals San Jose Sharks Tunnel shenanigans 1st Period Puck is dropped. Bad turnover down low by the Sharks gives the Capitals a 2-on-0. Connor McMichael sends a centering feed to Anthony Beauvillier but Alex Nedeljkovic makes the splits save at the side of the net."
The Washington Capitals host the San Jose Sharks with puck drop scheduled a little after 7 pm. The Sharks are 6-4-0 in their last 10 and occupy the second wild-card spot despite low preseason expectations. Macklin Celebrini has 70 points (24 goals, 46 assists) in 45 games, trailing only Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid in league production. San Jose will be without Will Smith, and Vincent Iorio was claimed off waivers and will dress. Washington will be without Tom Wilson and Justin Sourdif, while Jakob Chychrun returns from illness. Logan Thompson starts for Washington against Alex Nedeljkovic.
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