nhl Game Recap
Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks Recap - Capitals Win 5-2
Garnet Hathaway was the difference, potting a pair for Washington on Tuesday as the Capitals skated off with a 5-2 victory over the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
The Capitals were a -111 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.5.
Washington got goals from Garnet Hathaway(2), Jakub Vrana(2), and John Carlson in the victory. Hathaway opened the scoring at 13:31 of the first period.
Braden Holtby stopped 23 of 25 San Jose shots in the victory.
San Jose got goals from Melker Karlsson, and Evander Kane in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
San Jose got a 18-stop effort from Martin Jones in the loss.
Washington scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while San Jose went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot San Jose 28-25 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Sharks will aim to get back on the winning track at Carolina.