Washington Capitals at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders on Oct 11, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 4, New York Islanders 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
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 | Aliaksei Protas | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19:19 | 1.12 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.26 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 20:37 | 0.28 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:50 | WSH | Martin Fehérváry | Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:52 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Jakob Chychrun, Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 09:50 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 15:30 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | — | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 18:51 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Bo Horvat, Kyle Palmieri | 5v4 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 04:28 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Kyle Palmieri, Bo Horvat | 5v4 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.01 | 3.13 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 49.3% | 50.7% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Hits | 23 | 33 |
| Blocks | 20 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19:19 | 1.12 | 2.14 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:45 | 0.01 | 1.18 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:53 | 0.13 | 0.95 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:01 | 0.30 | 0.90 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:44 | 0.41 | 0.79 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.33 | 0.64 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:52 | 0.38 | 0.05 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.41 | 0.05 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:09 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.26 | 1.33 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 20:37 | 0.28 | 1.23 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 26:04 | 0.39 | 0.70 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:33 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.14 | 0.30 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:14 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:28 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.35 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 0.59 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -1.19 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 4–2 on Oct 11, 2025.
New York Islanders generated 3.13 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 4.01 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Aliaksei Protas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 34 of 36, worth 0.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders game?
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4–2 on Oct 11, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Aliaksei Protas led all skaters at 2.14, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.13 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 4.01, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 29 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 36. High-danger chances went 21 to 16.