SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — The surging Washington Capitals visit the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night in a cross-conference NHL matchup at SAP Pavilion. The Capitals (15-11-0) enter on a four-game win streak, having outscored opponents 17-7 in that span. They are coming off a 4-1 road victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday, powered by a three-point night from Tom Wilson. Alex Ovechkin added a goal and an assist, and goaltender Logan Thompson stopped 30 shots. The Sharks (13-14-0) snapped a two-game skid with a 6-3 home win over Utah on Monday. Their top line of Macklin Celebrini (three assists), Tyler Toffoli (two goals, two assists) and Will Smith (two goals, one assist) combined for 10 points in the victory. Despite San Jose’s recent offensive outburst, Washington has been the hotter team, winning seven of its last nine. Statistical projections are split: National Statistical’s game simulator predicts a 4-3 Sharks victory, while its ELO rating system gives the Capitals a 72.3% probability to win. The game opens a two-game California road trip for Washington. San Jose begins a five-game road trip after this contest.