Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov 06, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
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 | Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:36 | 0.48 | 1.98 |
| 2nd | Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23:30 | 0.52 | 1.83 |
| 3rd | Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21:20 | 0.56 | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:22 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Ben Kindel, Bryan Rust | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:32 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 02:08 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Tommy Novak, Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 09:41 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Alex Ovechkin | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 14:55 | WSH | Rasmus Sandin | Dylan Strome, Alex Ovechkin | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 19:55 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Dylan Strome, John Carlson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 11:16 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Evgeni Malkin, Ben Kindel | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 17:56 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Kris Letang | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.00 | 2.92 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 3/5 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 27 | 10 |
| Blocks | 15 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 23:30 | 0.52 | 1.83 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:20 | 0.56 | 1.53 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:25 | 0.13 | 1.00 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:47 | 0.54 | 0.85 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:47 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:24 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:18 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:17 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27:52 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:05 | 0.53 | 0.05 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:17 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.12 | -0.15 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:21 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 21:36 | 0.48 | 1.98 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 22:03 | 0.36 | 1.45 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.17 | 1.08 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.41 | 0.80 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:21 | 0.21 | 0.80 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:11 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:34 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.14 | 0.59 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.36 | 0.54 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:59 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:49 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:49 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -1.76 | L |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.97 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Washington Capitals 5–3 on Nov 06, 2025.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.92 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.0 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Bryan Rust led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.98 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 27 of 30, worth -0.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 5–3 on Nov 06, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Washington Capitals 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bryan Rust led all skaters at 1.98, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.92 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.0, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 30 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 31. High-danger chances went 11 to 9.