Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils on Dec 28, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 4, New Jersey Devils 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 3 |
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 | Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:49 | 0.59 | 3.03 |
| 2nd | Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.01 | 2.70 |
| 3rd | Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:20 | 0.60 | 2.16 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:59 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Alex Ovechkin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:56 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Nico Hischier, Stefan Noesen | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:33 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 07:00 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 07:32 | NJD | Cody Glass | Connor Brown, Brenden Dillon | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 09:17 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Rasmus Sandin, Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 04:06 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Nic Dowd, Dylan Strome | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.23 | 3.40 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 66.1% | 33.9% |
| Hits | 14 | 17 |
| Blocks | 21 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 19:49 | 0.59 | 3.03 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.01 | 2.70 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:20 | 0.60 | 2.16 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.64 | 1.35 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.00 | 1.25 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.42 | 1.16 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:23 | 0.66 | 0.70 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.26 | -0.08 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.23 | -0.14 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:20 | 0.14 | -0.15 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.09 | -0.26 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:51 | 0.09 | -0.43 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.20 | -0.65 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.44 | -0.76 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 17:39 | 0.67 | 1.61 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.01 | 1.01 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:10 | 0.37 | 0.73 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:10 | 0.56 | 0.69 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:35 | 0.19 | 0.40 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:52 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:45 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:57 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:06 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:07 | 0.76 | 0.14 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:19 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:18 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:39 | 0.17 | -0.09 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:09 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:28 | 0.25 | -0.36 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.16 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | 0.31 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | 0.36 | O |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–3 on Dec 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.4 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 4.23 — Washington Capitals edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Aliaksei Protas led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4–3 on Dec 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, New Jersey Devils 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Aliaksei Protas led all skaters at 3.03, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.4 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 4.23, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 33 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 38. High-danger chances went 16 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 35 of 38 (0.31 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 29 of 33 (0.36 goals saved above expected).