Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Washington Capitals on Nov 25, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Washington Capitals 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 1 |
| Washington Capitals score | 5 |
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 | John Carlson | D | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:41 | 0.34 | 3.15 |
| 2nd | Martin Fehérváry | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.03 | 2.64 |
| 3rd | Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.45 | 2.26 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:05 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Ryan Leonard, Hendrix Lapierre | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 16:29 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Aliaksei Protas, Justin Sourdif | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 19:45 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Tom Wilson | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 19:57 | WSH | John Carlson | Alex Ovechkin, Justin Sourdif | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 04:05 | WSH | Martin Fehérváry | Connor McMichael, John Carlson | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 05:50 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Brendan Gaunce, Jake Christiansen | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.23 | 3.07 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 47.7% | 52.3% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 11 |
| Blocks | 10 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.44 | 1.01 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.00 | 0.68 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:44 | 0.03 | 0.39 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:49 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.07 | 0.36 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.45 | 0.28 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:10 | 0.32 | 0.04 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:36 | 0.15 | -0.09 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.02 | -0.38 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:09 | 0.48 | -0.39 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.00 | -0.70 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.10 | -0.89 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.09 | -0.96 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.10 | -1.00 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:41 | 0.34 | 3.15 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.03 | 2.64 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.45 | 2.26 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.49 | 2.23 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.07 | 2.02 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24:54 | 0.40 | 1.73 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.12 | 1.18 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.16 | 1.15 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.26 | 0.90 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.10 | 0.52 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:39 | 0.17 | 0.06 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.11 | 0.03 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.08 | -0.45 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.77 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.07 | -0.79 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -2.24 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.33 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–1 on Nov 25, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Washington Capitals generated 3.07 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.23 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
John Carlson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.15 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.33 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–1 on Nov 25, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — John Carlson led all skaters at 3.15, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.07 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.23, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 23 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 31. High-danger chances went 13 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 26 of 31 (-2.24 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 22 of 23 (1.33 goals saved above expected).