Washington Capitals at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Montréal Canadiens on Nov 21, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 8, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Washington Capitals score | 8 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
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 | Ethen Frank | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:51 | 1.36 | 2.63 |
| 2nd | Alex Ovechkin | L | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15:35 | 1.55 | 2.59 |
| 3rd | Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.03 | 1.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:00 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Dylan Strome | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:47 | MTL | Brendan Gallagher | Noah Dobson, Ivan Demidov | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:00 | WSH | Ethen Frank | Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 03:38 | WSH | Ethen Frank | Aliaksei Protas, Hendrix Lapierre | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 07:53 | MTL | Joe Veleno | Mike Matheson, Brendan Gallagher | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 14:26 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | John Carlson | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 15:04 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Alexandre Carrier, Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 2nd 17:25 | WSH | Sonny Milano | Ethen Frank, Rasmus Sandin | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 05:37 | MTL | Mike Matheson | Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 16:03 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 6–4 |
| 3rd 17:56 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | John Carlson | 6v5 | 7–4 |
| 3rd 18:34 | WSH | Sonny Milano | Ethen Frank, Hendrix Lapierre | 5v5 | 8–4 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.96 | 1.76 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Hits | 19 | 20 |
| Blocks | 13 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethen Frank | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8:51 | 1.36 | 2.63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15:35 | 1.55 | 2.59 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.03 | 1.92 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6:39 | 0.43 | 1.50 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 23:56 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:49 | 0.14 | 1.28 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:38 | 0.31 | 0.94 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:26 | 0.32 | 0.65 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:26 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:47 | 0.31 | -0.10 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:45 | 0.39 | 1.39 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:34 | 0.05 | 1.14 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:00 | 0.48 | 0.95 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.21 | 0.85 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:15 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 18:25 | 0.55 | 0.64 |
| Jared Davidson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:33 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Joshua Roy | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:54 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.22 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -2.31 | W |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.30 | L |
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 7 | 10 | 70.0% | -2.84 |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Montréal Canadiens 8–4 on Nov 21, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.76 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.96 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ethen Frank led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.63 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 21 of 25, worth -1.3 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Montréal Canadiens 8–4 on Nov 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 8, Montréal Canadiens 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ethen Frank led all skaters at 2.63, on 2G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.76 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.96, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 35 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 28. High-danger chances went 15 to 8.