Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals on Feb 25, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 1, Washington Capitals 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 1 |
| Washington Capitals 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 | Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | 1.61 |
| 2nd | Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.26 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Rasmus Sandin | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.24 | 1.19 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 13:52 | WSH | Rasmus Sandin | Hendrix Lapierre, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 00:29 | PHI | Noah Cates | Travis Sanheim, Bobby Brink | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 14:08 | WSH | Trevor van Riemsdyk | Declan Chisholm, Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:34 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | — | 4v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.71 | 4.00 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 43.0% | 57.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 47.7% | 52.3% |
| Hits | 26 | 25 |
| Blocks | 19 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.36 | 1.13 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.28 | 1.05 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:50 | 0.35 | 0.41 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:59 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.26 | 0.24 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:43 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.23 | 0.09 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:43 | 0.13 | 0.03 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.07 | -0.12 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:13 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.09 | -0.27 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.20 | -0.30 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:25 | 0.31 | -0.37 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.15 | -0.45 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.22 | -0.46 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | -0.90 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | -1.06 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | 1.61 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.26 | 1.49 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.24 | 1.19 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.28 | 1.09 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:51 | 0.18 | 1.06 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:07 | 0.46 | 0.70 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.27 | 0.66 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.30 | 0.57 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.38 | 0.53 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:14 | 0.05 | 0.52 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:34 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:07 | 0.37 | 0.11 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:25 | 0.33 | 0.08 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.03 | -0.07 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.12 | -0.26 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.19 | -0.37 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.28 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.69 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3–1 on Feb 25, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 4.0 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.71 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Declan Chisholm led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.61 on 1 assist.
Logan Thompson stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.69 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3–1 on Feb 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 3, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Declan Chisholm led all skaters at 1.61, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.0 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.71, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 24 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 29. High-danger chances went 16 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 26 of 28 (1.28 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 23 of 24 (1.69 goals saved above expected).