Washington Capitals at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild on Dec 16, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 0, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 0 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 2 | 1 | 4 | 16:01 | 0.30 | 2.09 |
| 2nd | Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.37 | 1.88 |
| 3rd | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.43 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:09 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Danila Yurov, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:51 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Joel Eriksson Ek, Quinn Hughes | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 04:23 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Danila Yurov | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 08:53 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 14:12 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Matt Kiersted | 4v5 | 0–5 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 2.94 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Hits | 18 | 22 |
| Blocks | 8 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:07 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.53 | 0.05 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:25 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:18 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:35 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:10 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16:01 | 0.30 | 2.09 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.37 | 1.88 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.43 | 0.95 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29:33 | 0.10 | 0.84 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:15 | 0.52 | 0.80 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28:10 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:16 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 0.26 | 0.20 |
| Nicolas Aube-Kubel | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.23 | 0.20 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:18 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:44 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:22 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 27 | 32 | 84.4% | -1.08 | L |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 25 | 100.0% | 0.48 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Washington Capitals 5–0 on Dec 16, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.94 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.43 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.09 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Washington Capitals 5–0 on Dec 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Washington Capitals 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters at 2.09, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.94 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.43, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 25 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 32. High-danger chances went 18 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Charlie Lindgren stopped 27 of 32 (-1.08 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 25 of 25 (0.48 goals saved above expected).