Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals on Dec 18, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 0, Washington Capitals 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 0 |
| Washington Capitals 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 | John Carlson | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.11 | 3.62 |
| 2nd | Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.20 | 2.38 |
| 3rd | Jakob Chychrun | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 24:11 | 0.35 | 2.04 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:53 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Justin Sourdif, John Carlson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:16 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Ethen Frank, Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 04:02 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | John Carlson, Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 08:57 | WSH | John Carlson | Justin Sourdif, Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 0–4 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 3.36 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 41.6% | 58.4% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Hits | 27 | 13 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:21 | 0.67 | 0.44 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:18 | 0.70 | 0.27 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.48 | -0.10 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:56 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:19 | 0.08 | -0.43 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:35 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Henry Thrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.01 | -0.60 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.11 | -0.68 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.21 | -0.69 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.02 | -0.71 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.02 | -0.82 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.21 | -1.12 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:07 | 0.02 | -1.29 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.11 | 3.62 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.20 | 2.38 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24:11 | 0.35 | 2.04 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:33 | 0.70 | 1.67 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.39 | 1.35 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.05 | 1.33 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.55 | 1.21 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.07 | 0.98 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.41 | 0.75 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.06 | 0.26 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:05 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.01 | 0.21 |
| Bogdan Trineyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:18 | 0.04 | 0.18 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.45 | 0.03 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.22 | 0.02 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.64 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 2.49 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–0 on Dec 18, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Washington Capitals generated 3.36 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.49 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
John Carlson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.62 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 22 of 22, worth 2.49 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–0 on Dec 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — John Carlson led all skaters at 3.62, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.36 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.49, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 22 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 29. High-danger chances went 10 to 12.