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.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
| Washington Capitals score | 7 |
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 | Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.07 | 2.12 |
| 2nd | John Carlson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.13 | 1.67 |
| 3rd | Darnell Nurse | D | 2 | 0 | 4 | 21:47 | 0.12 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:17 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | John Carlson, Justin Sourdif | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:04 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Jakob Chychrun, Matt Roy | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 07:05 | EDM | Darnell Nurse | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 10:34 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Connor McMichael, John Carlson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 1st 12:17 | EDM | Darnell Nurse | Zach Hyman | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 11:49 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 02:41 | EDM | David Tomasek | Andrew Mangiapane, Mattias Janmark | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 06:37 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Dylan Strome, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 07:47 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 4v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 18:59 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Connor McMichael, John Carlson | 5v6 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 19:27 | WSH | Tom Wilson | — | 5v6 | 4–7 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.14 | 2.66 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 64.3% | 35.6% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 11 | 16 |
| Blocks | 6 | 25 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 21:47 | 0.12 | 1.60 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:26 | 1.27 | 1.39 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:02 | 0.54 | 1.33 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| David Tomasek | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:46 | 0.35 | 0.75 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:34 | 0.24 | 0.64 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:59 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:02 | 0.26 | 0.59 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14:40 | 0.45 | 0.20 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:52 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.34 | -0.15 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.07 | 2.12 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.13 | 1.67 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:44 | 1.09 | 1.60 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.32 | 1.50 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:02 | 0.00 | 1.48 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.02 | 0.94 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.18 | 0.90 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:43 | 0.49 | 0.85 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.13 | 0.75 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.20 | 0.54 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:42 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:14 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:34 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Edmonton Oilers | 15 | 20 | 75.0% | -3.27 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -1.10 | W |
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.