New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals on Nov 16, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 3, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
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 | 3 | 17:38 | 0.51 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Luke Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:04 | 0.24 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Connor McMichael | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.43 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:05 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Luke Hughes, Paul Cotter | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:46 | NJD | Luke Hughes | Brenden Dillon, Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 01:00 | WSH | Connor McMichael | Alex Ovechkin, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 08:29 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Connor McMichael, Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | WSH | Dylan Strome | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | NJD | Simon Nemec | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.04 | 4.82 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 13 | 26 |
| Blocks | 21 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 26:04 | 0.24 | 1.49 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.77 | 0.85 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:00 | 0.74 | 0.59 |
| Nathan Légaré | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:15 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:02 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:14 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Shane Lachance | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:25 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:22 | 0.49 | 0.00 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:18 | 0.19 | -0.15 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:38 | 0.51 | 1.59 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.43 | 1.49 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 28:22 | 0.46 | 0.84 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:39 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:37 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:03 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:04 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:28 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:45 | 0.58 | -0.05 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.47 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 0.80 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 0.69 | O |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 3–2 on Nov 16, 2025, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 4.82 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 5.04 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Alex Ovechkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 29 of 31, worth 0.8 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3–2 on Nov 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 3, Washington Capitals 2.
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 1.59, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.82 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 5.04, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 31 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 31. High-danger chances went 22 to 18.