Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals on Feb 27, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 2, Washington Capitals 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
| 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 | Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 2 | 1 | 6 | 19:37 | 0.59 | 2.92 |
| 2nd | Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.05 | 2.36 |
| 3rd | Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.03 | 2.06 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:49 | WSH | Pierre-Luc Dubois | Aliaksei Protas, Rasmus Sandin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:23 | WSH | Pierre-Luc Dubois | Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:52 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Rasmus Sandin, Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 02:27 | VGK | Braeden Bowman | Kaedan Korczak, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 09:15 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Pavel Dorofeyev, Mitch Marner | 4v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.34 | 3.00 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 17 |
| Blocks | 12 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:26 | 1.39 | 1.50 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.01 | 1.20 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:55 | 0.33 | 1.13 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.20 | 0.85 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:50 | 0.23 | 0.83 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.28 | 0.69 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:06 | 0.69 | 0.67 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.08 | 0.63 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.57 | 0.53 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:46 | 0.23 | 0.51 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:28 | 0.23 | 0.48 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:04 | 0.18 | 0.03 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:14 | 0.18 | -0.07 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.33 | -0.28 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.02 | -0.69 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 19:37 | 0.59 | 2.92 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.05 | 2.36 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.03 | 2.06 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24:43 | 0.17 | 0.83 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.04 | 0.70 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.04 | 0.45 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:04 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.11 | 0.19 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:58 | 0.21 | -0.08 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:59 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.51 | -0.37 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.18 | -0.40 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.54 | -0.91 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.04 | -0.95 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.07 | -1.07 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | -1.65 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:59 | 0.02 | -1.88 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.39 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 3.07 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Feb 27, 2026, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 3.0 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 4.34 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Pierre-Luc Dubois led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.92 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 26, worth 3.07 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Feb 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 3, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pierre-Luc Dubois led all skaters at 2.92, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.0 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.34, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 26 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 30. High-danger chances went 21 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Akira Schmid stopped 27 of 30 (-0.39 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 26 (3.07 goals saved above expected).