The edge
+12wins for Sharks
60% Sharks · 38% Capitals · 2% ties
The series has stayed roughly even across eras: 20-13 since 2005.
San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals Head-to-Head
San Jose Sharks
Washington Capitals
Sharks lead Capitals33to21·1 ties
Sharks hold a decisive edge in 55 all-time meetings.
At a glance
San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals insights
Recent form
10-10last 20
Sharks won 3-2 on Jan 15, 2026
Where it matters
0Stanley Cup Playoffs games
These teams have never met in the playoffs.
The story
Sharks built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 13 of 21 decided meetings (62%) (plus 1 tie). In the shootout era they are 20-13 against each other (61% Sharks). Games average a 2.2-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Capitals' 6-goal win. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1992, so the rivalry has spanned 34 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Sharks won 3-2 on Jan 15, 2026. Through the 2020s Capitals have led 6-5 between the teams.
Win Percentage
33W
1T
21W
SJS
WSH
60%2%38%
San Jose SharksTiesWashington Capitals
Recent Games
Last 10 Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | WSH | SJS | 2–3 | SJS |
| Dec 3, 2025 | SJS | WSH | 1–7 | WSH |
| Mar 15, 2025 | SJS | WSH | 1–5 | WSH |
| Dec 3, 2024 | WSH | SJS | 1–2 | SJS |
| Nov 27, 2023 | SJS | WSH | 2–1 | SJS |
| Oct 29, 2023 | WSH | SJS | 3–1 | WSH |
| Mar 4, 2023 | SJS | WSH | 3–8 | WSH |
| Feb 12, 2023 | WSH | SJS | 1–4 | SJS |
| Jan 26, 2022 | WSH | SJS | 1–4 | SJS |
| Nov 20, 2021 | SJS | WSH | 0–4 | WSH |
Last Meeting
Jan 15, 2026Final
WSH
2
HOME
SJS
3
AWAY
Sharkswon by1goal
Snapped Capitals' streak·Game 55 of all-time series
All-Time Record
Season Split & Biggest Wins
Regular season vs Stanley Cup Playoffs record, plus each team's largest margin of victory
Regular Season55 games · 1 ties
33
21
These teams have never met in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
San Jose Sharks Biggest Win
7–2+5 goals
Nov 22, 2008
Washington Capitals Biggest Win
7–1+6 goals
Dec 3, 2025
Decade Breakdown
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Season by Season
| Season ↓ | SJS ↕ | WSH ↕ | Games ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022–23 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021–22 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019–20 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018–19 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017–18 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015–16 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Matchup Insights
Home / Away Split
AWAY
19-9
SJS
AWAY
12-14
WSH
Streaks & Momentum
Current Streak
San Jose Sharks: 1 consecutive win
1
Avg. Margin of Victory
Games decided by 2.2 goals on average
2.2goals
Momentum (Last 10 vs All-Time)
SJS↓Trending Down
Last 1050%
All-Time61.1%
WSH↑Trending Up
Last 1050%
All-Time38.9%
Last 10 Results
SJS / WSH
Frequently Asked Questions: San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals
Methodology & Data Sources
Last updated
Every head-to-head page on SharkBetting is built from verified historical data, not generated prose. Regular-season and playoff game logs for the NHL are pulled from the official NHL api-web data service (coverage from 1917 onward). Coach matchups, arena history, and franchise lineage are cross-checked against hockey-reference.com. Award winners (Hart, Norris, Vezina, Conn Smythe) are sourced from league records and filtered to each franchise including historic relocations.
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San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals have played in the NHL since 1992.