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 | 0.83 | 2.78 |
| 2nd | Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 2 | 6 | 16:38 | 0.21 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:52 | 1.05 | 1.44 |
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 | 0.65 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:16 | 0.19 | 0.49 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.03 | 0.39 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:51 | 0.13 | 0.30 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:00 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:06 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:12 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:51 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:47 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:15 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 17:52 | 0.83 | 2.78 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 16:38 | 0.21 | 1.48 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:52 | 1.05 | 1.44 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:33 | 0.23 | 1.39 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.35 | 0.75 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:57 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:23 | 0.33 | 0.69 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.40 | 0.64 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:10 | 0.32 | 0.20 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:30 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:00 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:54 | 0.35 | 0.00 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:32 | 0.18 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 40 | 45 | 88.9% | -0.78 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 13 | 14 | 92.9% | -0.10 | 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 2.78 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
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 2.78, 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.