Match Events
Key match events between Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights — 5 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
Too many men on the ice
Cross-checking
R. Sandin
Hooking
High sticking
P. Dubois
Slashing
B. McNabb
Cross-checking
Too many men on the ice
M. Marner
High sticking
Match Summary
Washington Capitals defeated Vegas Golden Knights 3:2. The match was played in NHL 2025. Goals were scored by P. Dubois , P. Dubois 3′, J. Chychrun 14′, B. Bowman 2′, T. Hertl 9′. League standings: Washington Capitals #9.
Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights Head to Head Results
Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights have met 20 times — Washington Capitals won 10, Vegas Golden Knights won 10, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. A combined 122 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.10 per match (63 for the home side, 59 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 17 matches (85%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 19 games (95%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Washington Capitals are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–4 in 2018.
10
Washington Capitals
0
Drawn
10
Vegas Golden Knights
Recent Meetings (20)
Standings
Washington Capitals sit #9 and Vegas Golden Knights are — in the NHL table heading into this match.
Eastern Conference
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 53 | 22 | 113 | |
| 82 | 50 | 23 | 109 | |
| 82 | 50 | 26 | 106 | |
| 82 | 48 | 24 | 106 | |
| 82 | 45 | 27 | 100 | |
| 82 | 44 | 27 | 99 | |
| 82 | 41 | 25 | 98 | |
| 82 | 43 | 27 | 98 | |
| 82 | 43 | 30 | 95 | |
| 82 | 41 | 31 | 92 | |
| 82 | 40 | 30 | 92 | |
| 82 | 43 | 34 | 91 | |
| 82 | 42 | 37 | 87 | |
| 82 | 40 | 38 | 84 | |
| 82 | 32 | 36 | 78 | |
| 82 | 34 | 39 | 77 |
API data: 17 Apr 2026