Washington Capitals at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Dallas Stars on Oct 28, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 0, Dallas Stars 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 0 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:22 | 0.23 | 0.98 |
| 2nd | John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:11 | 0.17 | 0.82 |
| 3rd | Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:33 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:43 | DAL | Tyler Seguin | Miro Heiskanen, Mikko Rantanen | 5v4 | 0–1 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.06 | 2.42 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 56.5% | 43.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.9% | 55.1% |
| Hits | 22 | 30 |
| Blocks | 14 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 7 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:11 | 0.17 | 0.82 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:33 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:23 | 0.79 | 0.68 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:58 | 0.25 | 0.64 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:12 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:48 | 0.31 | 0.57 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:01 | 0.41 | 0.56 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.02 | 0.55 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.36 | 0.31 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.13 | 0.03 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:33 | 0.31 | -0.01 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:27 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:22 | 0.23 | 0.98 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.27 | 0.56 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:42 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:33 | 0.32 | 0.44 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:38 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:04 | 0.01 | 0.24 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:33 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:41 | 0.18 | 0.08 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.10 | -0.03 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.48 | -0.09 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.30 | -0.12 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:55 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:54 | 0.10 | -0.25 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.44 | -0.25 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:52 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.02 | -0.78 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 1.23 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 3.14 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Washington Capitals 1–0 on Oct 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 2.42 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 3.06 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Miro Heiskanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.98 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 24 of 24, worth 3.14 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Washington Capitals 1–0 on Oct 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 1, Washington Capitals 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Miro Heiskanen led all skaters at 0.98, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 2.42 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 3.06, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 24 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 19. High-danger chances went 14 to 10.