Washington Capitals at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders on Nov 30, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 4, New York Islanders 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
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 | Tom Wilson | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.33 | 2.09 |
| 2nd | Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.91 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21:31 | 0.26 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:37 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Alex Ovechkin, Ryan Leonard | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:58 | WSH | Tom Wilson | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 13:43 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Ryan Pulock, Matthew Schaefer | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:49 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Matt Roy, Tom Wilson | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:29 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Anthony Beauvillier | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.27 | 3.56 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.3% | 58.7% |
| Hits | 21 | 23 |
| Blocks | 13 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 7 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.33 | 2.09 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.91 | 1.44 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.27 | 0.89 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:19 | 0.33 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.67 | 0.59 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:11 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:54 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:39 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:16 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:31 | 0.26 | 0.90 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:02 | 0.12 | 0.89 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:12 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.29 | 0.20 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.27 | 0.20 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16:41 | 1.27 | 0.05 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:43 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:57 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:54 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 3.09 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | 0.14 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 4–1 on Nov 30, 2025.
New York Islanders generated 3.56 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 3.27 — New York Islanders 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.
Tom Wilson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.09 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 30 of 31, worth 3.09 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders game?
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4–1 on Nov 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tom Wilson led all skaters at 2.09, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.56 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 3.27, so New York Islanders created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 19 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 31. High-danger chances went 15 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 30 of 31 (3.09 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 15 of 17 (0.14 goals saved above expected).