New York Rangers at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals on Dec 31, 2025. Final score: New York Rangers 3, Washington Capitals 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals score | 6 |
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 | Tom Wilson | R | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.52 | 1.97 |
| 2nd | Justin Sourdif | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 1.97 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.14 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:27 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Ryan Leonard, Matt Roy | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:20 | NYR | Vincent Trocheck | Artemi Panarin, Adam Fox | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:33 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Connor McMichael, Rasmus Sandin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 11:12 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Alex Ovechkin | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 15:17 | NYR | Adam Fox | Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 13:34 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Rasmus Sandin, Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 16:37 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 18:16 | NYR | Braden Schneider | Gabe Perreault | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:11 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Tom Wilson, Aliaksei Protas | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.16 | 4.19 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 21 |
| Blocks | 27 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.14 | 1.33 |
| Adam Fox | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:13 | 0.95 | 1.09 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.06 | 1.00 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:51 | 0.44 | 0.65 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.38 | 0.54 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.13 | 0.45 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:33 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:14 | 0.74 | 0.20 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:07 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:45 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:39 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:47 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:29 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:18 | 0.34 | -0.43 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.52 | 1.97 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:46 | 1.97 | 1.65 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.14 | 1.34 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:06 | 0.45 | 1.33 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:10 | 0.36 | 0.84 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.37 | 0.75 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:38 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:05 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.23 | 0.64 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.04 | 0.35 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:55 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:42 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:49 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -1.61 | L |
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.59 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 6–3 on Dec 31, 2025.
Washington Capitals generated 4.19 expected goals to New York Rangers's 3.16 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tom Wilson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.97 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 22 of 25, worth 0.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 6–3 on Dec 31, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 6, New York Rangers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tom Wilson led all skaters at 1.97, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.19 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 3.16, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 25 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 27. High-danger chances went 16 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jonathan Quick stopped 21 of 26 (-1.61 goals saved above expected); Charlie Lindgren stopped 22 of 25 (0.59 goals saved above expected).