Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals on Nov 23, 2025. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Washington Capitals 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 5 |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
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 | Brandon Hagel | L | 2 | 2 | 5 | 19:44 | 0.32 | 3.37 |
| 2nd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:18 | 0.46 | 2.21 |
| 3rd | Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.37 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:06 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Tom Wilson, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 02:53 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Anthony Cirelli, Erik Cernak | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 05:21 | TBL | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Nikita Kucherov, Darren Raddysh | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 11:36 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Nikita Kucherov, J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 18:19 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Brandon Hagel, Charle-Edouard D'Astous | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 05:26 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | — | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 05:24 | WSH | Ethen Frank | Sonny Milano, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 15:51 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel | 5v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.05 | 4.16 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 35.1% | 64.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/6 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 15 | 22 |
| Blocks | 23 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hagel | L | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 19:44 | 0.32 | 3.37 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5:18 | 0.46 | 2.21 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.37 | 1.72 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:46 | 0.06 | 0.85 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.24 | 0.72 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:56 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:10 | 0.50 | 0.37 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:24 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.14 | 0.04 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:36 | 0.04 | -0.07 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.17 | -0.36 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:02 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:18 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.33 | 1.67 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.10 | 1.65 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25:29 | 0.59 | 1.59 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:20 | 0.32 | 1.16 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:32 | 0.57 | 1.14 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:17 | 0.05 | 0.86 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:06 | 0.16 | 0.66 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:38 | 0.10 | 0.56 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:14 | 0.22 | 0.31 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:45 | 0.23 | 0.20 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:04 | 0.57 | 0.05 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.17 | -0.02 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.05 | -0.07 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:25 | 0.19 | -0.13 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.06 | -0.29 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.01 | -0.61 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0.58 | W |
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 9 | 10 | 90.0% | -0.05 | |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | -2.90 | L |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Washington Capitals 5–3 on Nov 23, 2025.
Washington Capitals generated 4.16 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.05 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Tampa Bay Lightning took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brandon Hagel led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.37 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Jonas Johansson stopped 29 of 32, worth 0.58 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 5–3 on Nov 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Washington Capitals 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brandon Hagel led all skaters at 3.37, on 2G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.16 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.05, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 16 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 32. High-danger chances went 11 to 20.