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 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 2 | 0 | 6 | 17:39 | 0.56 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:20 | 0.55 | 1.49 |
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 | 2.08 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:20 | 0.55 | 1.49 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:23 | 0.66 | 0.85 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.64 | 0.65 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.42 | 0.64 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:51 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:20 | 0.14 | -0.20 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 17:39 | 0.56 | 1.50 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:10 | 0.37 | 0.70 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:10 | 0.56 | 0.59 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:45 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:06 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:09 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:18 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:39 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:57 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:35 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:07 | 0.76 | 0.05 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:19 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:28 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:52 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | -0.54 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | 1.50 | 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 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 29 of 33, worth 1.5 goals saved above expected.
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 2.08, 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 (-0.54 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 29 of 33 (1.5 goals saved above expected).