San Jose Sharks
Current season record
7–6–1 · 15 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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vs. Ottawa Senators
Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 30, 2026.
San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals — Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Game Analysis
San Jose Sharks at Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Final/OT.
Game Analysis
Capital One Arena
- USMNMT, NBCSCA
WSH
- Nic Dowd (7)
SJS
San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Game Summary — Tuesday, December 3, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
San Jose Sharks defeated Washington Capitals 2–1 in overtime. The game was played at Capital One Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Game Analysis — Tuesday, December 3, 2024
By Hockey in 60
San Jose Sharks paired the victory with a 31–28 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 52.5% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
San Jose Sharks converted 1 of 4 power plays (25.0%); Washington Capitals converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%). The 1-goal net power-play edge matched the 1-goal final margin. This identifies special teams as a meaningful scoring difference, without proving how the game would have unfolded with different penalties.
Washington Capitals won 50.9% of faceoffs yet was outshot 31–28. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Official Game Highlights — Tuesday, December 3, 2024
San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Game Statistics — Tuesday, December 3, 2024
| Statistic | San Jose Sharks | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 31 | 28 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 4 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Hits | 30 | 22 |
| Blocked shots | 19 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 0 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 20 |
| Penalty minutes | 6 | 18 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
San Jose Sharks won 2–1 at Capital One Arena.
Who scored
- Tyler Toffoli Goal (10) Wrist Shot, assists: none
- Nic Dowd Goal (7) Slap Shot, assists: Martin Fehervary (6), Ivan Miroshnichenko (3)
- William Eklund Goal (5) Slap Shot, assists: Mikael Granlund (19), Macklin Celebrini (7)
Goalies
- Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 27 of 28 for San Jose Sharks.
- Logan Thompson stopped 29 of 31 for Washington Capitals.
William Eklund Goal (5) Slap Shot, assists: Mikael Granlund (19), Macklin Celebrini (7) That made the score 2–1 in the OT, and San Jose Sharks stayed ahead.