Washington Capitals at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks on Dec 05, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 3, Anaheim Ducks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:15 | 0.54 | 2.06 |
| 2nd | Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 27:11 | 0.76 | 1.69 |
| 3rd | Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.02 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:29 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Justin Sourdif, Trevor van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:16 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Beckett Sennecke, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:06 | WSH | Ethen Frank | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:19 | ANA | Ross Johnston | Radko Gudas, Olen Zellweger | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 07:38 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Matt Roy, Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 17:59 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Ross Johnston | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Troy Terry | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Mason McTavish | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.32 | 5.82 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 44.7% | 55.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 46.0% | 54.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 18 |
| Blocks | 21 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:45 | 0.29 | 1.29 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.07 | 1.15 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.22 | 1.14 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.87 | 0.78 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:03 | 0.06 | 0.70 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.28 | 0.62 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:19 | 0.66 | 0.24 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:38 | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:46 | 0.56 | 0.18 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:23 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:22 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.29 | -0.00 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:26 | 0.03 | -0.18 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:57 | 0.10 | -0.21 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.03 | -0.24 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.04 | -0.27 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.37 | -0.50 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.04 | -0.51 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:15 | 0.54 | 2.06 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:11 | 0.76 | 1.69 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.02 | 1.49 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:42 | 0.11 | 1.49 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.03 | 1.33 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.40 | 0.98 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:03 | 0.70 | 0.60 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:57 | 0.11 | 0.57 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 23:35 | 0.92 | 0.44 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:05 | 0.45 | 0.31 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.44 | 0.18 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13:23 | 0.41 | 0.13 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:33 | 0.21 | -0.22 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:00 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.25 | -0.42 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.01 | -1.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | 1.35 | O |
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | 0.44 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Washington Capitals 4–3 on Dec 05, 2025, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 5.82 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 4.32 — Anaheim Ducks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Beckett Sennecke led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.06 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 35 of 38, worth 1.35 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Washington Capitals 4–3 on Dec 05, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 4, Washington Capitals 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Beckett Sennecke led all skaters at 2.06, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 5.82 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 4.32, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 21 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 38. High-danger chances went 19 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 35 of 38 (1.35 goals saved above expected); Ville Husso stopped 18 of 21 (0.44 goals saved above expected).