Vancouver Canucks at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Washington Capitals on Oct 19, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 4, Washington Capitals 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 4 |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
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 | Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.17 | 1.63 |
| 2nd | Tyler Myers | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:12 | 0.26 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Conor Garland | R | 0 | 2 | 4 | 22:20 | 0.21 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:59 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Conor Garland | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:11 | VAN | Tyler Myers | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 17:52 | VAN | Kiefer Sherwood | Conor Garland, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 04:54 | VAN | Teddy Blueger | Evander Kane, Tyler Myers | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 13:42 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome | 5v4 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 09:01 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Hendrix Lapierre, Rasmus Sandin | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 17:46 | WSH | John Carlson | Dylan Strome, Tom Wilson | 6v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.20 | 5.18 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 30.6% | 69.4% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| Hits | 22 | 28 |
| Blocks | 23 | 1 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Myers | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 26:12 | 0.26 | 1.54 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:20 | 0.21 | 1.38 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:15 | 0.11 | 0.90 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.36 | 0.75 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:00 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:26 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:41 | 0.31 | 0.20 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:15 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:14 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:40 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:07 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:55 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:02 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:11 | 0.25 | -0.10 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:56 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.17 | 1.63 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.19 | 1.28 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:04 | 0.74 | 0.95 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:19 | 0.66 | 0.75 |
| John Carlson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:39 | 0.07 | 0.70 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:33 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:02 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:02 | 0.46 | 0.10 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:24 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:53 | 0.99 | 0.00 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:38 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:20 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:36 | 0.10 | -0.15 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.20 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 0.15 | W |
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.88 | L |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Washington Capitals 4–3 on Oct 19, 2025, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 5.18 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.2 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Tom Wilson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.63 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Washington Capitals 4–3 on Oct 19, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 4, Washington Capitals 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tom Wilson led all skaters at 1.63, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 5.18 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.2, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 24 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 31. High-danger chances went 9 to 17.