Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the San Jose Sharks on Dec 03, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 7, San Jose Sharks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Washington Capitals score | 7 |
| San Jose Sharks 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 | Ryan Leonard | R | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13:39 | 0.56 | 3.88 |
| 2nd | Matt Roy | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 21:57 | 0.14 | 3.04 |
| 3rd | Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:38 | 0.12 | 2.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:25 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Matt Roy | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:05 | WSH | Sonny Milano | Declan Chisholm, Trevor van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 13:35 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Trevor van Riemsdyk, Brandon Duhaime | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 1st 17:07 | WSH | Brandon Duhaime | Aliaksei Protas | 5v4 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 02:41 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Ryan Leonard, Jakob Chychrun | 4v5 | 5–0 |
| 2nd 19:34 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Matt Roy, Ryan Leonard | 5v5 | 6–0 |
| 3rd 01:03 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Matt Roy, Charlie Lindgren | 5v5 | 7–0 |
| 3rd 12:58 | SJS | Pavol Regenda | Dmitry Orlov, Adam Gaudette | 5v4 | 7–1 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.06 | 1.92 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Hits | 10 | 19 |
| Blocks | 16 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Leonard | R | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13:39 | 0.56 | 3.88 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21:57 | 0.14 | 3.04 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:38 | 0.12 | 2.35 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.09 | 2.00 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:33 | 0.72 | 1.66 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:06 | 0.15 | 1.43 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.12 | 1.29 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.01 | 1.13 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.02 | 1.02 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | 0.08 | 0.80 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.09 | 0.77 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.09 | 0.62 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.08 | 0.49 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.27 | 0.37 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:51 | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.19 | 0.49 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.14 | 0.30 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:28 | 0.26 | -0.01 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:14 | 0.12 | -0.09 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:17 | 0.21 | -0.11 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.33 | -0.15 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.03 | -0.24 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.04 | -0.28 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.04 | -0.31 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.20 | -0.38 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:06 | 0.06 | -0.41 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.01 | -0.57 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.05 | -0.66 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.01 | -0.77 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.18 | -0.83 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.25 | -0.87 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.10 | -0.90 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 0.92 | W |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -1.72 | |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 8 | 12 | 66.7% | -3.22 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the San Jose Sharks 7–1 on Dec 03, 2025, a decisive 6-goal win.
San Jose Sharks generated 1.92 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.06 — 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.
Ryan Leonard led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.88 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 23 of 24, worth 0.92 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7–1 on Dec 03, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 7, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Leonard led all skaters at 3.88, on 2G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 1.92 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.06, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 31 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 24. High-danger chances went 7 to 14.