Edmonton Oilers at Washington Capitals

NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Washington Capitals on Nov 20, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 4, Washington Capitals 7.

StatusFinal
DateNov 20, 2025
VenueCapital One Arena
Edmonton Oilers score4
Washington Capitals score7

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.

PlayerPosGASOGTOIxGGame Score
1stConnor McMichaelC03016:520.072.12
2ndJohn CarlsonD03320:310.131.67
3rdDarnell NurseD20421:470.121.60

Scoring Summary

TimeTeamGoalAssistsStrengthScore (Edmonton Oilers–Washington Capitals)
1st 02:17WSHAliaksei ProtasJohn Carlson, Justin Sourdif5v50–1
1st 06:04WSHAlex OvechkinJakob Chychrun, Matt Roy5v50–2
1st 07:05EDMDarnell NurseConnor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl5v51–2
1st 10:34WSHRyan LeonardConnor McMichael, John Carlson5v51–3
1st 12:17EDMDarnell NurseZach Hyman5v52–3
2nd 11:49WSHRyan LeonardConnor McMichael5v52–4
3rd 02:41EDMDavid TomasekAndrew Mangiapane, Mattias Janmark5v53–4
3rd 06:37WSHAnthony BeauvillierDylan Strome, Jakob Chychrun5v53–5
3rd 07:47EDMLeon DraisaitlConnor McDavid, Evan Bouchard4v54–5
3rd 18:59WSHTom WilsonConnor McMichael, John Carlson5v64–6
3rd 19:27WSHTom Wilson5v64–7

Team Comparison

Edmonton OilersWashington Capitals
Goals47
Shots on goal3022
Expected goals (xG)3.142.66
High-danger shots2412
Corsi %64.3%35.6%
Power play1/30/1
Faceoff %53.7%46.3%
Hits1116
Blocks625
Giveaways1111
Takeaways47

Edmonton Oilers Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Darnell NurseD202421:470.121.60
Leon DraisaitlC112323:261.271.39
Connor McDavidC022224:020.541.33
Zach HymanL011120:400.050.79
David TomasekR10129:460.350.75
Mattias JanmarkC01109:340.240.64
Evan BouchardD011325:590.170.64
Andrew MangiapaneL011313:020.260.59
Trent FredericC000614:400.450.20
Adam HenriqueC000114:550.070.10
Matt SavoieC000114:200.350.05
Ty EmbersonD00019:520.010.05
Vasily PodkolzinR000016:420.150.00
Alec RegulaD00001:330.000.00
Jack RoslovicC000022:500.000.00
Brett KulakD000012:480.00-0.05
Jake WalmanD000121:390.04-0.10
Mattias EkholmD000222:180.34-0.15

Washington Capitals Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Connor McMichaelC033016:520.072.12
John CarlsonD033320:310.131.67
Tom WilsonR202222:441.091.60
Ryan LeonardR202212:120.321.50
Jakob ChychrunD022020:020.001.48
Matt RoyD011022:360.020.94
Anthony BeauvillierL101116:120.180.90
Aliaksei ProtasC101320:430.490.85
Alex OvechkinL101216:490.130.75
Dylan StromeC011117:150.050.74
Justin SourdifR011115:330.200.54
Rasmus SandinD000020:070.020.20
Martin FehérváryD000219:240.100.10
Hendrix LapierreC00008:420.000.10
Brandon DuhaimeR000111:560.120.10
Ethen FrankC00019:140.140.05
Trevor van RiemsdykD000116:400.140.05
Sonny MilanoL00027:340.340.00

Goaltending

GoalieTeamSVSASV%GSAxDecision
Stuart SkinnerEdmonton Oilers152075.0%-3.27L
Logan ThompsonWashington Capitals263086.7%-1.10W

Analysis

The Washington Capitals defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7–4 on Nov 20, 2025.

Washington Capitals generated 2.66 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.14 — Edmonton Oilers owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals 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.

Connor McMichael led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.12 on 3 assists.

Logan Thompson stopped 26 of 30, worth -1.1 goals saved above expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals game?

The Washington Capitals beat the Edmonton Oilers 7–4 on Nov 20, 2025.

What was the final score?

The final score was Washington Capitals 7, Edmonton Oilers 4.

Who was the best player in this game?

By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McMichael led all skaters at 2.12, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.

Which team deserved to win by expected goals?

Washington Capitals generated 2.66 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.14, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.

What were the shot totals?

Edmonton Oilers put 30 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 22. High-danger chances went 24 to 12.