Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Edmonton Oilers on Jan 24, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 5, Edmonton Oilers 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Washington Capitals score | 5 |
| Edmonton Oilers 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 | Evan Bouchard | D | 3 | 3 | 8 | 29:25 | 0.35 | 5.40 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 2 | 3 | 9 | 28:43 | 1.79 | 4.42 |
| 3rd | Justin Sourdif | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.28 | 2.50 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:12 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Mattias Ekholm, Zach Hyman | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:34 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Rasmus Sandin, Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:13 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 06:50 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Hendrix Lapierre, Connor McMichael | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 14:29 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | John Carlson, Ethen Frank | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:30 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 4v4 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 06:40 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Jakob Chychrun, Tom Wilson | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 08:24 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Evan Bouchard, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 15:09 | WSH | Connor McMichael | John Carlson, Justin Sourdif | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 19:28 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 6v5 | 5–5 |
| OT 00:47 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisaitl | 3v3 | 5–6 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.77 | 7.63 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Hits | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 17 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Sourdif | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.28 | 2.50 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:59 | 0.90 | 1.57 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 25:53 | 0.04 | 1.48 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:56 | 0.15 | 1.21 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.06 | 1.12 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:46 | 0.34 | 1.05 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:08 | 0.07 | 1.00 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:34 | 0.16 | 0.89 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.30 | 0.88 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:34 | 0.03 | 0.82 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.48 | 0.79 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.74 | 0.77 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:27 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:22 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:56 | 0.10 | -0.22 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.08 | -0.37 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:40 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | D | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 29:25 | 0.35 | 5.40 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 28:43 | 1.79 | 4.42 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 24:06 | 1.47 | 2.17 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:43 | 0.75 | 1.42 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 26:16 | 0.51 | 1.34 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:59 | 0.00 | 1.26 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.12 | 0.01 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:48 | 0.31 | -0.00 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:02 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:19 | 0.48 | -0.03 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.08 | -0.06 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:12 | 0.26 | -0.30 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.07 | -0.49 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:39 | 0.44 | -0.80 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.00 | -0.96 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | -1.13 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.15 | -1.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 34 | 40 | 85.0% | 0.71 | O |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 9 | 12 | 75.0% | -1.49 | |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 13 | 15 | 86.7% | 0.21 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Washington Capitals 6–5 on Jan 24, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 7.63 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 3.77 — Edmonton Oilers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Evan Bouchard led all skaters with a Game Score of 5.4 on 3 goals, 3 assists, 8 shots on goal.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 34 of 40, worth 0.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Washington Capitals 6–5 on Jan 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 6, Washington Capitals 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evan Bouchard led all skaters at 5.4, on 3G, 3A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 7.63 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 3.77, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 27 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 40. High-danger chances went 14 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Charlie Lindgren stopped 34 of 40 (0.71 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 9 of 12 (-1.49 goals saved above expected).