Washington Capitals at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Los Angeles Kings on Dec 02, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 3, Los Angeles Kings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
| Los Angeles Kings 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 | Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 19:51 | 0.36 | 1.28 |
| 2nd | Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.15 | 1.26 |
| 3rd | Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.13 | 1.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:50 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Ryan Leonard, Alex Ovechkin | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:28 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 01:18 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Connor McMichael, Alex Ovechkin | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:18 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Martin Fehérváry, John Carlson | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.90 | 2.71 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 13 |
| Blocks | 21 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:51 | 0.36 | 1.28 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.15 | 1.26 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.13 | 1.13 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.66 | 1.08 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.05 | 1.08 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.17 | 1.08 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.69 | 0.86 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.02 | 0.66 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.01 | 0.58 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:04 | 0.13 | 0.27 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:22 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:28 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:53 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.29 | -0.09 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:42 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:08 | 0.08 | -0.61 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:50 | 0.21 | 0.89 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:11 | 0.06 | 0.72 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:42 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| Jacob Moverare | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:34 | 0.48 | 0.12 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:29 | 0.10 | -0.02 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:42 | 0.35 | -0.04 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.05 | -0.06 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:50 | 0.11 | -0.13 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.08 | -0.16 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:18 | 0.48 | -0.17 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.23 | -0.62 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.29 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.12 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–1 on Dec 02, 2025.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.71 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.9 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Aliaksei Protas led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.28 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.29 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–1 on Dec 02, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 3, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Aliaksei Protas led all skaters at 1.28, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.71 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.9, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 25 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 25. High-danger chances went 12 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 25 (1.29 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 22 of 24 (0.12 goals saved above expected).