Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals on Nov 18, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 1, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
| 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 | Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:07 | 0.40 | 1.47 |
| 2nd | Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.31 | 1.37 |
| 3rd | Matt Roy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.08 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:41 | WSH | Matt Roy | Aliaksei Protas, Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:51 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Connor McMichael, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 13:27 | LAK | Anze Kopitar | Corey Perry, Kevin Fiala | 4v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.82 | 3.04 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 55.5% | 44.5% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Hits | 18 | 17 |
| Blocks | 16 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.90 | 0.77 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:18 | 0.53 | 0.76 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.14 | 0.72 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:48 | 0.18 | 0.65 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.06 | 0.55 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.41 | 0.46 |
| Jacob Moverare | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:12 | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:28 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:44 | 0.34 | 0.07 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 19:38 | 0.64 | 0.05 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:53 | 0.02 | -0.11 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.13 | -0.22 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:52 | 0.49 | -0.27 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:16 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:07 | 0.40 | 1.47 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.31 | 1.37 |
| Matt Roy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.08 | 1.28 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:30 | 0.08 | 0.70 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.02 | 0.63 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.32 | 0.56 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.31 | 0.32 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.34 | 0.23 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:21 | 0.27 | 0.21 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:44 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:51 | 0.21 | 0.12 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.18 | -0.11 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:36 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.00 | -0.69 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:06 | 0.04 | -0.79 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.86 | L |
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 3.10 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Nov 18, 2025, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 3.04 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.82 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Tom Wilson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.47 on 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 30 of 31, worth 3.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Nov 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 2, Los Angeles Kings 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 1.47, on 0G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.04 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.82, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 31 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 25. High-danger chances went 17 to 16.