Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Washington Capitals on Oct 21, 2025. Final score: Seattle Kraken 1, Washington Capitals 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 1 |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
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 | Nic Dowd | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.36 | 2.28 |
| 2nd | Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 22:23 | 0.32 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.16 | 1.69 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:30 | WSH | Nic Dowd | John Carlson, Brandon Duhaime | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 00:25 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Aliaksei Protas, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 01:33 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 03:50 | SEA | Jaden Schwartz | Ben Meyers | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:10 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Nic Dowd, Aliaksei Protas | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.98 | 3.11 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Hits | 13 | 18 |
| Blocks | 19 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.04 | 0.76 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:47 | 0.18 | 0.57 |
| John Hayden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:35 | 0.18 | 0.01 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.39 | 0.01 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:31 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:13 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.28 | -0.21 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:10 | 0.24 | -0.33 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:03 | 0.17 | -0.35 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.01 | -0.41 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:56 | 0.04 | -0.45 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:11 | 0.03 | -0.47 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.02 | -0.48 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.08 | -0.56 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:57 | 0.00 | -0.77 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Dowd | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.36 | 2.28 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:23 | 0.32 | 1.71 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.16 | 1.69 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.18 | 1.65 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:06 | 0.47 | 1.46 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:22 | 0.25 | 0.95 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.17 | 0.87 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:47 | 0.05 | 0.78 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:32 | 0.47 | 0.45 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:47 | 0.02 | 0.41 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.12 | 0.23 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.42 | 0.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | Seattle Kraken | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.02 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 0.69 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Oct 21, 2025.
Washington Capitals generated 3.11 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 0.98 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nic Dowd led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.28 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 18 of 19, worth 0.69 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Oct 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, Seattle Kraken 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nic Dowd led all skaters at 2.28, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.11 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 0.98, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 19 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 34. High-danger chances went 5 to 17.