Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov 12, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 4, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:48 | 0.47 | 1.34 |
| 2nd | John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22:51 | 0.15 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Brandon Duhaime | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.07 | 1.15 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:42 | WSH | Brandon Duhaime | Ethen Frank, Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:59 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 13:56 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Jackson Blake, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:46 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Ryan Leonard, John Carlson | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:29 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Anthony Beauvillier | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.42 | 3.12 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 46.0% | 54.0% |
| Hits | 13 | 22 |
| Blocks | 21 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:48 | 0.47 | 1.34 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:51 | 0.15 | 1.33 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.07 | 1.15 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.24 | 0.75 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:53 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9:19 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:09 | 1.04 | 0.55 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.07 | 0.49 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:28 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:02 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:18 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:15 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:09 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.09 | -0.48 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:09 | 0.27 | 0.60 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:22 | 0.61 | 0.54 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:43 | 0.32 | 0.20 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:33 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:41 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:12 | 0.63 | 0.10 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:24 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:02 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.30 | -0.15 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.18 | -0.42 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 1.74 | W |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -1.34 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4–1 on Nov 12, 2025.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.12 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.42 — Carolina Hurricanes owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Alex Ovechkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.34 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 30 of 31, worth 1.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4–1 on Nov 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, Carolina Hurricanes 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Ovechkin led all skaters at 1.34, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.12 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.42, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 28 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 31. High-danger chances went 12 to 16.