New York Islanders at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals on Oct 31, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 3, Washington Capitals 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals 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 | Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.17 | 1.41 |
| 2nd | Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.16 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.02 | 1.07 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:48 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Jakob Chychrun, Matt Roy | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 14:58 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | Simon Holmstrom | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 04:29 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Emil Heineman, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:44 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Adam Pelech | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 2.29 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| Hits | 12 | 14 |
| Blocks | 16 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.16 | 1.38 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.02 | 1.07 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:44 | 0.45 | 0.99 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.10 | 0.94 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.07 | 0.92 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.38 | 0.78 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.18 | 0.57 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:58 | 0.08 | 0.49 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.45 | 0.07 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:09 | 0.11 | -0.01 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:13 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:59 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:21 | 0.64 | -0.06 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.22 | -0.11 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:42 | 0.06 | -0.22 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.10 | -0.34 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.01 | -0.51 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.17 | 1.41 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:21 | 0.05 | 0.71 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.43 | 0.41 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.28 | 0.38 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.17 | 0.28 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.24 | 0.22 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:08 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:13 | 0.18 | 0.14 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:21 | 0.27 | 0.07 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:02 | 0.09 | 0.01 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.02 | -0.02 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.27 | -0.12 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:27 | 0.25 | -0.26 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.02 | -0.29 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.29 | -0.52 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.76 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.61 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Washington Capitals 3–1 on Oct 31, 2025.
Washington Capitals generated 2.29 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.27 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but New York Islanders took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Tom Wilson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.41 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.76 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals game?
The New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 3–1 on Oct 31, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 3, Washington Capitals 1.
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 1.41, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.29 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.27, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 23 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 23. High-danger chances went 12 to 17.