In San Jose, the Sharks got the first goal of their game with the visiting Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
The Caps got the next five in a 5-2 win.
Melker Karlsson staked the Sharks to the early lead.
The Caps responded with two goals each from Jakub Vrana and Garnet Hathaway.
“We got the start we wanted even though they scored first,” Capitals forward Carl Hagelin said. “Momentum shifts are a big thing in this game, and we’re real good at turning the momentum around. Our team doesn’t get too high or too low, so sticking to a game plan really works for us.”
Braden Holtby made 23 saves in the win.
John Carlson scored a single marker for Washington.
“We talked about getting a good start especially after having several days off,” Carlson said. “We had a good game plan, and it’s always nice to see the puck go in, but whoever is scoring, it’s good for me.”
Evander Kane scored for the Sharks in the third.
“First 10 minutes were good,” San Jose defenseman Radim Simek said. “Then I don’t know what happened. Maybe we played a little too soft on them.”
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Martin Jones made 18 saves through the second period before getting the hook in the second intermission.
“Disappointing,” Jones said. “We were a little flat. We just didn’t have the jump.”
Aaron Dell, who made five saves in relief.
“We didn’t execute in the defensive zone,” Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon said. “They’re going to make you pay for your mistakes, and we got what we deserved.”
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