Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Washington Capitals on Dec 20, 2025. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 5, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 5 |
| 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 | Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:31 | 0.22 | 3.44 |
| 2nd | Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:16 | 0.21 | 2.98 |
| 3rd | Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.24 | 2.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:05 | DET | John Leonard | Simon Edvinsson, Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:37 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | Moritz Seider, Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 05:55 | DET | Elmer Soderblom | Marco Kasper, Albert Johansson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 10:05 | DET | Moritz Seider | — | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 10:36 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Tom Wilson, Rasmus Sandin | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 08:30 | WSH | Martin Fehérváry | Declan Chisholm, Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 17:10 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Simon Edvinsson | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 41 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.24 | 2.37 |
| High-danger shots | 35 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| Hits | 10 | 32 |
| Blocks | 19 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:31 | 0.22 | 3.44 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:16 | 0.21 | 2.98 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.24 | 2.09 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12:24 | 1.09 | 1.68 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:26 | 0.27 | 1.49 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14:21 | 1.11 | 1.37 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:38 | 0.44 | 1.35 |
| John Leonard | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.20 | 1.25 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:31 | 0.02 | 1.14 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.02 | 0.66 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:48 | 0.78 | 0.57 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:01 | 0.02 | -0.11 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:02 | 0.18 | -0.26 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:33 | 0.11 | -0.32 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.15 | 1.11 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:58 | 0.43 | 0.78 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:51 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.07 | 0.36 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:37 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.20 | 0.29 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:32 | 0.33 | -0.10 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:50 | 0.06 | -0.12 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.28 | -0.63 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.10 | -0.69 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.28 | -0.73 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21:31 | 0.29 | -0.91 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.01 | -0.92 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.36 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 36 | 40 | 90.0% | 0.71 | L |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Dec 20, 2025.
Washington Capitals generated 2.37 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 5.24 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Moritz Seider led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 36 of 40, worth 0.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Dec 20, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 5, Washington Capitals 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Moritz Seider led all skaters at 3.44, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.37 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 5.24, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 41 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 26. High-danger chances went 35 to 22.