Programming note: Sharks-Capitals coverage starts today at 3:30 p.m. with Sharks Pregame Live on CSN California
WHERE THEY STAND
Sharks: 6-6-0, 12 points, 3rd Pacific Division
Capitals: 8-2-1, 17 points, 3rd Metropolitan Division
PREGAME NEWS AND NOTES
***The Sharks begin their longest road trip of the season tonight in the nation’s capital on Election Day. Over the next 12 days, San Jose will visit the Capitals, Lightning, Panthers, Hurricanes, Blues and Coyotes. San Jose has lost its last three in regulation, and was whacked by the Penguins on Saturday, 5-0.