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 | Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.12 | 1.23 |
| 2nd | Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.17 | 1.00 |
| 3rd | Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:50 | 0.20 | 0.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.12 | 1.23 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.17 | 1.00 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.13 | 0.89 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.69 | 0.79 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.49 | 0.75 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:51 | 0.36 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:04 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:22 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:42 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:28 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:08 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.29 | -0.05 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:50 | 0.20 | 0.90 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:11 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:42 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:50 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:29 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:34 | 0.47 | 0.00 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:18 | 0.37 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Moverare | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:42 | 0.32 | -0.15 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.21 | -0.15 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.69 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.44 | 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.
Alex Ovechkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.23 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.69 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 — Alex Ovechkin led all skaters at 1.23, on 0G, 2A and 2 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 (1.69 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 22 of 24 (0.44 goals saved above expected).