This is a 9* play on the Capitals

Washington finds itself on its longest losing streak of the season, five games, as they get set to play an opponent that has given them lots of trouble through the years. San Jose has taken 26 of the previous 33 meetings, including 13 of 17 here in D.C. But the tide turned last season as the Caps won both games against the Sharks en route to winning their first ever Stanley Cup. Fortunately for Washington, San Jose has also recently hit the skids by losing three in a row. This after they (the Sharks) won seven straight. The Caps were flat out embarrassed in their last game as they gave up eight goals to Chicago. But they're back home tonight while San Jose is in a most unfavorable situation. The Sharks just played last night, in Florida. This will be their fourth straight road game and third in the last three nights. Similar to Washington, the Sharks are having real difficulty in preventing their opponents from scoring. Every game during the three-game skid has seen them allow six goals. Prior to their own current skid, Washington had been 6-1 the last three seasons following three or more consecutive losses. They're in a better spot to end their losing streak. Play on WASHINGTON

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