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 | Darnell Nurse | D | 2 | 0 | 4 | 21:47 | 0.12 | 2.58 |
| 2nd | Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.07 | 2.30 |
| 3rd | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24:02 | 0.54 | 2.11 |
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 | 2.58 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:02 | 0.54 | 2.11 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:59 | 0.17 | 1.68 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:26 | 0.54 | 1.31 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.04 | 0.86 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:50 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:02 | 0.26 | 0.58 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.37 | 0.47 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.05 | 0.43 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.07 | 0.24 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14:40 | 0.45 | 0.19 |
| David Tomasek | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:46 | 0.35 | 0.08 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:34 | 0.24 | 0.01 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.35 | -0.40 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:33 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:52 | 0.01 | -0.65 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | -1.71 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.07 | 2.30 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:34 | 0.34 | 1.92 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.32 | 1.76 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:44 | 1.07 | 1.69 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:02 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.13 | 1.54 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.02 | 0.92 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:43 | 0.49 | 0.82 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:14 | 0.14 | 0.62 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:42 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.05 | 0.46 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.10 | 0.39 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.20 | 0.37 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.18 | 0.32 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.14 | -0.28 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.12 | -0.42 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Edmonton Oilers | 15 | 20 | 75.0% | -2.55 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | 0.42 | 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.
Darnell Nurse led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.58 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
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 — Darnell Nurse led all skaters at 2.58, on 2G, 0A and 4 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.