Washington Capitals at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights on Mar 28, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 5, Vegas Golden Knights 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 5 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 4 |
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 | Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:20 | 0.60 | 3.12 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:23 | 0.59 | 2.96 |
| 3rd | Justin Sourdif | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.43 | 1.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:06 | WSH | Hendrix Lapierre | Ivan Miroshnichenko, Brandon Duhaime | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:55 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Connor McMichael, Cole Hutson | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 06:49 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Ryan Leonard, Justin Sourdif | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 10:38 | VGK | Nic Dowd | — | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 11:03 | VGK | Rasmus Andersson | Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 13:18 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Rasmus Andersson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 00:31 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Pavel Dorofeyev, Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 08:54 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Cole Hutson, Alex Ovechkin | 4v5 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | WSH | Dylan Strome | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.06 | 4.74 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hits | 18 | 15 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Sourdif | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.43 | 1.79 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:05 | 0.11 | 1.50 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:50 | 0.00 | 1.22 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.10 | 1.22 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.02 | 1.21 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:17 | 0.22 | 1.15 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.07 | 1.07 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:10 | 0.28 | 0.33 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:27 | 0.25 | 0.17 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:26 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.18 | -0.06 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.05 | -0.19 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.04 | -0.26 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:55 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:11 | 0.08 | -1.19 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.04 | -1.35 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:20 | 0.60 | 3.12 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 23:23 | 0.59 | 2.96 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.12 | 1.63 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.25 | 1.02 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:56 | 0.08 | 0.98 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.37 | 0.71 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.18 | 0.70 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:55 | 0.17 | 0.55 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:19 | 1.09 | 0.40 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:45 | 0.08 | 0.36 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.32 | -0.18 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:23 | 0.12 | -0.27 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.01 | -0.32 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:45 | 0.10 | -0.46 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.11 | -0.53 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | -0.93 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | 0.67 | W |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 18 | 22 | 81.0% | -1.65 | O |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5–4 on Mar 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.74 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 3.06 — 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.
Rasmus Andersson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.12 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 25 of 29, worth 0.67 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5–4 on Mar 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 5, Vegas Golden Knights 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rasmus Andersson led all skaters at 3.12, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.74 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 3.06, 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?
Washington Capitals put 21 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 29. High-danger chances went 13 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 25 of 29 (0.67 goals saved above expected); Adin Hill stopped 18 of 22 (-1.65 goals saved above expected).