Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Washington Capitals on Nov 01, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 5, Washington Capitals 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
| Washington Capitals score | 1 |
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 | Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.11 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.19 | 1.74 |
| 3rd | Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.26 | 1.65 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:42 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Jonas Brodin, Nico Sturm | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:27 | MIN | Michael McCarron | Blake Coleman, Bobby Brink | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 19:54 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | Cole Hutson, Anthony Beauvillier | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 17:37 | MIN | Max Shabanov | Joel Eriksson Ek | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:02 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek | 6v5 EN | 4–1 |
| 3rd 19:35 | MIN | Danila Yurov | David Spacek, Bobby Brink | 3v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.24 | 3.29 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| Hits | 22 | 24 |
| Blocks | 20 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.19 | 1.74 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.26 | 1.65 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:43 | 1.20 | 1.28 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:11 | 0.34 | 1.25 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:16 | 0.79 | 1.18 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:55 | 0.00 | 1.04 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.01 | 1.00 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16:11 | 0.26 | 0.79 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.07 | 0.63 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.27 | 0.61 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.03 | 0.60 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 29:41 | 0.18 | 0.59 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:59 | 0.22 | 0.41 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.02 | 0.35 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.07 | 0.28 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.09 | 0.18 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:38 | 0.25 | -0.02 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.11 | 2.24 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.37 | 1.15 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.05 | 0.81 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:16 | 0.36 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.71 | 0.62 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:15 | 0.61 | 0.33 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:16 | 0.38 | 0.02 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.03 | -0.12 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:44 | 0.02 | -0.14 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:18 | 0.08 | -0.23 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.26 | -0.38 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:22 | 0.14 | -0.41 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.14 | -0.87 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.00 | -0.91 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.00 | -1.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.29 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.20 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Washington Capitals 5–1 on Nov 01, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Washington Capitals generated 3.29 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 4.24 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Cole Hutson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.29 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Washington Capitals 5–1 on Nov 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Washington Capitals 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Hutson led all skaters at 2.24, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 3.29 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 4.24, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 29 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 27. High-danger chances went 18 to 25.