San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) shoots the puck as Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) shoots the puck against San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) and San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm (7) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
San Jose Sharks center Tyler Toffoli (73) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) and San Jose Sharks center Klim Kostin (10) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)