Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Washington Capitals on Dec 08, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 0, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 0 |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
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 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:31 | 1.10 | 1.64 |
| 2nd | Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 5 | 23:46 | 0.16 | 1.52 |
| 3rd | Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.14 | 0.87 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:50 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Tom Wilson, Anthony Beauvillier | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 18:34 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Martin Fehérváry | 5v6 | 0–2 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 39 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.30 | 4.87 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Hits | 12 | 16 |
| Blocks | 7 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:07 | 0.19 | 0.50 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:03 | 0.15 | 0.38 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:11 | 0.47 | 0.37 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:33 | 0.58 | 0.12 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.17 | 0.03 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:53 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.12 | -0.06 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:52 | 0.18 | -0.06 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:24 | 0.02 | -0.14 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.05 | -0.16 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:45 | 0.14 | -0.26 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:26 | 0.71 | -0.30 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.25 | -0.33 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.02 | -0.41 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:31 | 1.10 | 1.64 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:46 | 0.16 | 1.52 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.14 | 0.87 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:46 | 0.03 | 0.76 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.59 | 0.74 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:49 | 0.16 | 0.51 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:05 | 0.35 | 0.51 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.04 | 0.34 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:25 | 0.57 | 0.23 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:23 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:45 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:39 | 0.49 | -0.00 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:54 | 0.12 | -0.06 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:20 | 0.27 | -0.19 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:24 | 0.12 | -0.20 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.20 | -0.28 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 36 | 37 | 97.3% | 2.67 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 39 | 39 | 100.0% | 3.16 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–0 on Dec 08, 2025.
Washington Capitals generated 4.87 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.3 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tom Wilson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.64 on 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 39 of 39, worth 3.16 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–0 on Dec 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 0.
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 1.64, on 0G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.87 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.3, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 39 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 38. High-danger chances went 9 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 36 of 37 (2.67 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 39 of 39 (3.16 goals saved above expected).