Washington Capitals at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers on Oct 12, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 1, New York Rangers 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Washington Capitals score | 1 |
| New York Rangers score | 0 |
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 | Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:47 | 0.14 | 0.79 |
| 2nd | Anthony Beauvillier | R | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14:44 | 0.53 | 0.75 |
| 3rd | Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 13:47 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Alex Ovechkin, Declan Chisholm | 5v5 | 1–0 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.71 | 2.85 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 34.7% | 65.3% |
| Hits | 26 | 18 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:47 | 0.14 | 0.79 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:44 | 0.53 | 0.75 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:29 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:45 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:19 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:57 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:02 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:07 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.14 | -0.15 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:47 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.40 | 0.15 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:43 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:59 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:45 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:43 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.65 | 0.00 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20:54 | 0.37 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 35 | 35 | 100.0% | 2.91 | W |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 0.90 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 1–0 on Oct 12, 2025, a one-goal game.
New York Rangers generated 2.85 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.71 — New York Rangers owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Alex Ovechkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.79 on 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 35 of 35, worth 2.91 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers game?
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 1–0 on Oct 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 1, New York Rangers 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Ovechkin led all skaters at 0.79, on 0G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.85 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.71, so New York Rangers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 21 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 35. High-danger chances went 10 to 15.