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 | Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.28 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.36 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.26 | 0.80 |
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 | 0.90 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:59 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.28 | 0.64 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:43 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:43 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:25 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.23 | -0.10 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:50 | 0.35 | -0.15 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.28 | 1.44 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.26 | 0.80 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.24 | 0.80 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:51 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:14 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:07 | 0.46 | 0.30 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:34 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:25 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.27 | 0.10 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.38 | 0.05 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:07 | 0.37 | -0.05 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.39 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 2.37 | 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.
Aliaksei Protas led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 23 of 24, worth 2.37 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 — Aliaksei Protas led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 1 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 (1.39 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 23 of 24 (2.37 goals saved above expected).