Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 24, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 5 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 1 |
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 | Connor McMichael | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.36 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:15 | 0.29 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | John Carlson | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:43 | 0.16 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 18:19 | WSH | John Carlson | Connor McMichael, Hendrix Lapierre | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 01:36 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 02:40 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Ryan Leonard, Logan Thompson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 10:20 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Sean Monahan, Dmitri Voronkov | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 15:39 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Ethen Frank, John Carlson | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 16:37 | WSH | Connor McMichael | Alex Ovechkin, Aliaksei Protas | 4v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.10 | 4.97 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 44.5% | 55.5% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Hits | 23 | 25 |
| Blocks | 11 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.36 | 1.39 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:15 | 0.29 | 1.34 |
| John Carlson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25:43 | 0.16 | 1.29 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:52 | 0.22 | 0.95 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:29 | 0.19 | 0.75 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.15 | 0.74 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.26 | 0.64 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:31 | 0.08 | 0.54 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11:37 | 0.74 | 0.49 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:54 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25:19 | 0.64 | 0.10 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.18 | 0.85 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:09 | 0.48 | 0.64 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.20 | 0.64 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.32 | 0.30 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:47 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:33 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:16 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:03 | 0.49 | 0.00 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.44 | -0.05 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:06 | 0.51 | -0.15 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.29 | -0.15 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:11 | 0.35 | -0.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 34 | 35 | 97.1% | 1.67 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | -2.21 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–1 on Oct 24, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.97 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 4.1 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Connor McMichael led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 34 of 35, worth 1.67 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–1 on Oct 24, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McMichael led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.97 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 4.1, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 30 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 35. High-danger chances went 15 to 20.