NHL: Alexander Ovechkin is eight goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record as the Washington Capitals face the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center

Analyzing Saturday’s Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Caps conclude their weeklong, three-game tour of California on Saturday afternoon in San Jose against the Sharks. Saturday’s game also concludes the season’s series between the two teams; San Jose defeated the Caps 2-1 in overtime in DC back on Dec. 3 of last year.

The San Jose Sharks have a long list of rookies on their roster this season. The future in San Jose is bright, based on the young rookies they have playing.

Players get caught off guard, and sometimes, they don't like that, so they fight about it. Other times, they just don't like each other. And they fight about that, too. You mostly expect the fights to happen on the ice — not in the stands.

The San Jose Sharks in 2024-25 are known for their lack of winning and top-performing rookies. An area that is not talked about as much is the underrated players who impact the team and players.