Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Sharks
SJS lead all-time 33-21-1 · 55 meetings since 1992
Next meeting: January 9, 2027
San Jose Sharks 39-35-8 · 86 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
Tied 1-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | WSH @ SJS | 7-1 | WSH | |
| 2026-01-16 | SJS @ WSH | 3-2 | SJS |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 6 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | 2025-2026 | SJS @ WSH | 3-2 | SJS | |
| 2025-12-04 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ SJS | 7-1 | WSH | |
| 2025-03-15 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ SJS | 5-1 | WSH | |
| 2024-12-03 | 2024-2025 | SJS @ WSH | 2-1 | SJS | |
| 2023-11-27 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ SJS | 1-2 | SJS | |
| 2023-10-29 | 2023-2024 | SJS @ WSH | 1-3 | WSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
3WSH wins
3SJS wins
6Games
0OT/SO games
19-10Goals (WSH-SJS)
4.8Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | SJS W | WSH goals | SJS goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 7, SJS 1 — December 4, 2025 (8 goals).
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1992
21WSH wins
33SJS wins
1Ties
55Games
156-167Goals (WSH-SJS)
First meeting: February 9, 1992 — SJS 2, WSH 6.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | SJS W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 17 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2000s | 11 | 1 | 10 | |
| 1990s | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Sharks games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
 Ryan Leonard | WSH | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
 Trevor van Riemsdyk | WSH | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
 Martin Fehervary | WSH | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
 John Carlson | WSH | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ SJS | San Jose |
| February 20, 2027 | 2026-2027 | SJS @ WSH | Washington |
Capitals vs Sharks — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Sharks?
- The San Jose Sharks lead the all-time series 33-21-1 across 55 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Sharks first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on February 9, 1992: SJS 2, WSH 6.
- When do the Capitals play the Sharks next?
- The Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks meet next on January 9, 2027 in San Jose.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Sharks game?
- The San Jose Sharks won the most recent meeting 3-2, on January 16, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Sharks?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 3-3 against the San Jose Sharks across 6 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 19-10 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Sharks?
- The 2025-2026 season series is tied 1-1 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Sharks games?
- Alex Ovechkin leads all skaters with 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) in 5 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.