Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Washington Capitals on Oct 17, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 1, Washington Capitals 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
| Washington Capitals score | 5 |
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 | Dylan Strome | C | 2 | 2 | 6 | 17:52 | 0.85 | 3.73 |
| 2nd | Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 2 | 6 | 16:38 | 0.21 | 2.98 |
| 3rd | Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:33 | 0.26 | 2.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:52 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Alex Ovechkin, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 16:47 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Matt Boldy, Jake Middleton | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:18 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Tom Wilson, Rasmus Sandin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 01:19 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 11:32 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Anthony Beauvillier, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 18:03 | WSH | Tom Wilson | John Carlson, Dylan Strome | 5v4 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.82 | 4.52 |
| High-danger shots | 3 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 35.6% | 64.4% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 23 |
| Blocks | 17 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 6 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:16 | 0.21 | 0.60 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.50 | 0.26 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:51 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.09 | -0.00 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.22 | -0.23 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.03 | -0.53 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:51 | 0.18 | -0.64 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:06 | 0.09 | -0.66 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.10 | -0.82 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:47 | 0.02 | -0.91 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:15 | 0.05 | -0.94 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.21 | -1.06 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.00 | -1.10 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.00 | -1.11 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:00 | 0.04 | -1.14 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:12 | 0.01 | -1.25 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 17:52 | 0.85 | 3.73 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 16:38 | 0.21 | 2.98 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:33 | 0.26 | 2.64 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:23 | 0.35 | 1.92 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.40 | 1.89 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:52 | 0.28 | 1.89 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | 1.16 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:10 | 0.43 | 1.12 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:54 | 0.42 | 1.10 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:57 | 0.03 | 1.08 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.36 | 1.06 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:30 | 0.02 | 0.89 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:00 | 0.11 | 0.86 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.07 | 0.85 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:32 | 0.18 | 0.34 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.17 | 0.07 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 40 | 45 | 88.9% | -0.24 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 13 | 14 | 92.9% | 0.87 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–1 on Oct 17, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Washington Capitals generated 4.52 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 1.82 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Dylan Strome led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.73 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 13 of 14, worth 0.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Minnesota Wild 5–1 on Oct 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 5, Minnesota Wild 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Strome led all skaters at 3.73, on 2G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.52 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 1.82, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 14 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 45. High-danger chances went 3 to 20.