Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals on Jan 18, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 5, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Florida Panthers 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 | Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:22 | 0.74 | 1.93 |
| 2nd | Jakob Chychrun | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 25:02 | 0.21 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | A.J. Greer | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.32 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:23 | FLA | A.J. Greer | Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:04 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Aliaksei Protas, John Carlson | 4v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 10:04 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | John Carlson, Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 11:40 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Carter Verhaeghe, Niko Mikkola | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 15:16 | FLA | Uvis Balinskis | Anton Lundell, Sam Reinhart | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:40 | FLA | Anton Lundell | Sam Reinhart | 6v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 19:26 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Sam Bennett, A.J. Greer | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.95 | 2.77 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| Hits | 23 | 29 |
| Blocks | 8 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 2 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 20:22 | 0.74 | 1.93 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.32 | 1.44 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.42 | 1.44 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:19 | 0.64 | 1.44 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:05 | 0.53 | 1.23 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.03 | 1.00 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:08 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:51 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:00 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:50 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.33 | 0.05 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:49 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:59 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:27 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 25:02 | 0.21 | 1.55 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.06 | 1.38 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:47 | 0.45 | 0.69 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:49 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.23 | 0.20 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:21 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:36 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.41 | 0.15 |
| Brett Leason | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:47 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:05 | 0.42 | 0.10 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:36 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.95 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.75 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Jan 18, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 2.77 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sam Bennett led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.93 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 22 of 24, worth 0.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Jan 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 5, Washington Capitals 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sam Bennett led all skaters at 1.93, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.77 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.95, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 31 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 24. High-danger chances went 19 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 22 of 24 (0.95 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 26 of 29 (0.75 goals saved above expected).