Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Florida Panthers on Dec 30, 2025. Final score: Washington Capitals 3, Florida Panthers 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
| Florida Panthers 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 | Sam Reinhart | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 23:25 | 0.54 | 2.96 |
| 2nd | Tom Wilson | R | 2 | 1 | 6 | 20:48 | 0.96 | 2.75 |
| 3rd | Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:56 | 0.41 | 2.16 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:53 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Martin Fehérváry, Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:35 | FLA | Anton Lundell | Jeff Petry | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:45 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Seth Jones, Brad Marchand | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 1st 19:17 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Dylan Strome, Jakob Chychrun | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 03:11 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Tom Wilson, Aliaksei Protas | 5v6 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:16 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Sam Bennett, Seth Jones | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 13:12 | FLA | Aaron Ekblad | Sam Reinhart, Anton Lundell | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:25 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Eetu Luostarinen, Aaron Ekblad | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.78 | 4.09 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 19 | 16 |
| Blocks | 21 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 20:48 | 0.96 | 2.75 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20:56 | 0.41 | 2.16 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.05 | 0.97 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:59 | 0.43 | 0.24 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:43 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:09 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:53 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:34 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.44 | -0.02 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:38 | 0.27 | -0.21 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.47 | -0.26 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.09 | -0.38 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.08 | -0.40 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.20 | -0.54 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.07 | -0.65 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.00 | -0.77 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 23:25 | 0.54 | 2.96 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.13 | 2.09 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.52 | 1.86 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:28 | 0.35 | 1.66 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:19 | 0.09 | 1.41 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | 1.36 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.03 | 1.14 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.05 | 1.09 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:51 | 0.53 | 0.78 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.09 | 0.73 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:39 | 0.24 | 0.43 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.77 | 0.40 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:58 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:38 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:53 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:55 | 0.41 | -0.25 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -0.77 | L |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.07 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Washington Capitals 5–3 on Dec 30, 2025.
Florida Panthers generated 4.09 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 3.78 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Sam Reinhart led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.96 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 5–3 on Dec 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 5, Washington Capitals 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sam Reinhart led all skaters at 2.96, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 4.09 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 3.78, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 27 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 29. High-danger chances went 12 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 28 (-0.77 goals saved above expected); Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 24 of 27 (0.07 goals saved above expected).