Another day off for the San Jose Sharks and hopefully they're getting some rest Thursday they begin a brutal six games -- -- in some of the best teams. In the Eastern Conference beginning with a variety of -- -- -- against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals Ovechkin currently leads the league in points. And his second in gold. Yeah Sharks -- out on this road trip for six games East Coast the first of 36 game trips that they take the season. It's important get out early in the season two when you have as the Sharks to nine new players from last year. This is a time where you can sort of bond get to know each other as well off the -- as on it. In terms of playing on the ice I'm sure coach probably clone like to see this team play a little quicker. And then start to identifying itself as a team that shoots a lot of pressure on the opponent dictate play. The first six games they have shown that as much but that's probably the key to this road trip. Did you watch the Sharks in the nation's capital Thursday on Comcast sports that California coverage beginning at 4 o'clock in as soon as the final horn sounds. Stick around for Sharks both game live.