Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals on Nov 28, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Washington Capitals 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
| Washington Capitals 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 | Connor McMichael | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:49 | 0.78 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:36 | 0.95 | 1.14 |
| 3rd | Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:40 | 0.34 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:07 | TOR | Morgan Rielly | Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:49 | TOR | Matthew Knies | Auston Matthews, Troy Stecher | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 13:18 | WSH | Connor McMichael | Aliaksei Protas, Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 13:16 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 16:04 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Ryan Leonard, Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:58 | WSH | Tom Wilson | — | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.08 | 3.90 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| Hits | 28 | 17 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 0 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:40 | 0.34 | 0.95 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:44 | 0.05 | 0.70 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:16 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.34 | 0.54 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.11 | 0.30 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.38 | 0.15 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:31 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.61 | 0.10 |
| Dakota Mermis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:35 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15:49 | 0.78 | 1.39 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:36 | 0.95 | 1.14 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:08 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:18 | 0.48 | 0.75 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21:09 | 0.71 | 0.59 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:53 | 0.20 | 0.59 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:26 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:39 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:39 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:45 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.21 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.96 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 on Nov 28, 2025.
Washington Capitals generated 3.9 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.08 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Connor McMichael led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 20 of 22, worth 0.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 on Nov 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
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 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.9 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.08, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 22 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 34. High-danger chances went 13 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 30 of 33 (0.21 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 20 of 22 (0.96 goals saved above expected).