Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals on Oct 08, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, Washington Capitals 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.11 | 1.85 |
| 2nd | Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.69 | 1.42 |
| 3rd | Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:07 | 0.13 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 12:07 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Nikita Zadorov, Morgan Geekie | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 07:03 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 07:41 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:02 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 3.50 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 33 | 35 |
| Blocks | 23 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.11 | 1.85 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.69 | 1.42 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:07 | 0.13 | 1.39 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.03 | 0.98 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:31 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:34 | 0.02 | 0.62 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:49 | 0.14 | 0.54 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:54 | 0.08 | 0.50 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:08 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.01 | 0.38 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.18 | 0.01 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.14 | -0.02 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:55 | 0.18 | -0.03 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:59 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.07 | -0.32 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.03 | -0.48 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:15 | 0.49 | 0.84 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.32 | 0.55 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:46 | 0.39 | 0.53 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:22 | 0.24 | 0.51 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:17 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.01 | 0.47 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:39 | 0.20 | 0.43 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.06 | 0.34 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.21 | 0.32 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.23 | 0.29 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.26 | 0.27 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:13 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.32 | 0.11 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:58 | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.05 | -0.14 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.02 | -0.23 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.11 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 35 | 36 | 97.2% | 2.50 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | -0.29 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 3–1 on Oct 08, 2025.
Washington Capitals generated 3.5 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.27 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.85 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 of 36, worth 2.5 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3–1 on Oct 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Washington Capitals 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 1.85, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.5 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.27, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 22 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 36. High-danger chances went 6 to 17.