Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals on Oct 28, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 2, Washington Capitals 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 2 |
| Washington Capitals score | 5 |
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 | Alex Tuch | R | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18:41 | 1.43 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.26 | 2.44 |
| 3rd | Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.01 | 2.18 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:50 | WSH | Alex Tuch | Dylan Strome, Jack St. Ivany | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:36 | PHI | Sean Couturier | Nick Seeler | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:14 | WSH | Jordan Kyrou | Dylan Strome, Jakob Chychrun | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 16:47 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Matt Roy, Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 09:44 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Denver Barkey, Trevor Zegras | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 12:51 | WSH | Jordan Kyrou | Dylan Strome, Jack St. Ivany | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:36 | WSH | Alex Tuch | Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5v6 EN | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.45 | 4.33 |
| High-danger shots | 30 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 57.7% | 42.3% |
| Hits | 23 | 32 |
| Blocks | 14 | 25 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 2 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:17 | 0.32 | 1.35 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.47 | 0.41 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.05 | 0.40 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.05 | 0.38 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:09 | 0.37 | 0.28 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:47 | 0.18 | 0.26 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:26 | 0.03 | -0.00 |
| Cole Knuble | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.28 | -0.11 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.14 | -0.29 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.06 | -0.29 |
| Hunter McDonald | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.14 | -0.31 |
| Jacob Gaucher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:20 | 0.05 | -0.41 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:58 | 0.11 | -0.76 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.11 | -0.83 |
| Oliver Bonk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.07 | -0.92 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Tuch | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:41 | 1.43 | 2.56 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.26 | 2.44 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.01 | 2.18 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:34 | 0.37 | 2.05 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.17 | 1.30 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.14 | 1.30 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:08 | 0.03 | 1.29 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.03 | 1.06 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:54 | 0.25 | 0.86 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.07 | 0.56 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.21 | 0.54 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.73 | 0.54 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:27 | 0.12 | 0.50 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:59 | 0.27 | 0.48 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.08 | 0.42 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:16 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Philadelphia Flyers | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.92 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.45 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5–2 on Oct 28, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 4.33 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.45 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alex Tuch led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.56 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5–2 on Oct 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 5, Philadelphia Flyers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Tuch led all skaters at 2.56, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.33 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.45, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 25 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 30. High-danger chances went 30 to 20.