Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Winnipeg Jets on Dec 14, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 1, Winnipeg Jets 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Washington Capitals score | 1 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 5 |
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 | Gabriel Vilardi | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.51 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.05 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.24 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:13 | WPG | Logan Stanley | Josh Morrissey, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:43 | WPG | Morgan Barron | Adam Lowry, Alex Iafallo | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 03:39 | WPG | Alex Iafallo | Adam Lowry | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 19:53 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Kyle Connor, Josh Morrissey | 5v4 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 11:55 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 16:32 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | John Carlson, Alex Ovechkin | 3v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.23 | 2.77 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.4% | 43.6% |
| Hits | 20 | 23 |
| Blocks | 16 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:40 | 0.30 | 0.90 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.03 | 0.44 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:12 | 0.29 | 0.20 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Bogdan Trineyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:16 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:50 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:56 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:36 | 0.11 | -0.20 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.51 | 1.45 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.05 | 1.44 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.24 | 1.43 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:35 | 0.50 | 1.28 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.05 | 1.23 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.16 | 1.18 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.17 | 0.80 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:28 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:45 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:07 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:22 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:00 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:05 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 30 | 35 | 85.7% | -0.65 | L |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | -0.55 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Washington Capitals 5–1 on Dec 14, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.77 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.23 — the run of play matched the result, with Winnipeg Jets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 24 of 25, worth -0.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Washington Capitals 5–1 on Dec 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 5, Washington Capitals 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters at 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.77 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.23, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 25 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 35. High-danger chances went 10 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 30 of 35 (-0.65 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 24 of 25 (-0.55 goals saved above expected).