The Washington Capitals (27-16-5) will look to end a season-high five-game losing streak on Tuesday when they host the skidding San Jose Sharks (28-16-7) as small home favorites at sportsbooks. The defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals had not dropped five in a row since 2014 while the Sharks are riding a three-game losing streak.
NHL betting line: The Capitals opened as -137 favorites (wager $137 to win $100); the total is at six goals, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)
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