Washington Capitals at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the St. Louis Blues on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 0, St. Louis Blues 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 0 |
| St. Louis Blues 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 | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16:27 | 0.35 | 1.62 |
| 2nd | Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:49 | 0.27 | 1.32 |
| 3rd | Otto Stenberg | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.18 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:39 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Logan Mailloux, Philip Broberg | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 14:52 | STL | Otto Stenberg | Dalibor Dvorsky, Jonatan Berggren | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 19:19 | STL | Jordan Kyrou | — | 5v6 | 0–3 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.56 | 4.28 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 57.8% | 42.2% |
| Hits | 17 | 18 |
| Blocks | 19 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.10 | 0.01 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:12 | 0.06 | -0.02 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.14 | -0.09 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:55 | 0.63 | -0.10 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.35 | -0.14 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.16 | -0.19 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:20 | 0.30 | -0.31 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:08 | 0.19 | -0.32 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:36 | 0.02 | -0.56 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.04 | -0.56 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:05 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.10 | -0.78 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.04 | -0.96 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.09 | -1.47 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:27 | 0.35 | 1.62 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:49 | 0.27 | 1.32 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.18 | 1.30 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:27 | 0.31 | 1.26 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.22 | 1.25 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.12 | 1.20 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:53 | 0.12 | 1.14 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:02 | 0.40 | 1.08 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:20 | 0.04 | 1.04 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.98 | 1.00 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.37 | 0.63 |
| Justin Holl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:21 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.51 | 0.14 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:39 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.94 | L |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | 2.32 | W |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Washington Capitals 3–0 on Mar 24, 2026.
St. Louis Blues generated 4.28 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.56 — the run of play matched the result, with St. Louis Blues earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jimmy Snuggerud led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.62 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 21 of 21, worth 2.32 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 3–0 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 3, Washington Capitals 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jimmy Snuggerud led all skaters at 1.62, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 4.28 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.56, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 21 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 27. High-danger chances went 9 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 26 (0.94 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 21 of 21 (2.32 goals saved above expected).