Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Capitals and Flames. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets!
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Flames are favored by -1.5 against the Capitals. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Washington Capitals odds
Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Capitals and Flames have played each other, Washington has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Capitals have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last three home games, Calgary has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Calgary has an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- The last ten games that Washington was favored, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.
Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Prediction
With their 73 points, the Capitals are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, Washington has gone 6-4, and they have won two straight games.
On the road this season, the Capitals have gone 15-15-4, and they are 19-22-7 as the underdog. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Washington has gone 19-17.
On offense, the Capitals are averaging 2.6 goals per game which is 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. This year, the Capitals have recorded a 10-6 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 22-19 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Calgary, goalie Charlie Lindgren has started 34 games in this season. His current record is 17-11, and his save percentage stands at 0.745%.
At home this season, the Flames are 18-15-1 and have won their last two games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Over their last ten games, Calgary has gone 6-4 and is 33-29-5 overall. In the Western Conference, the Flames are in 11th place and are fifth in the Pacific Division.
When favored, the Flames have a record of 15-13-2 and have been favored in 30 of their 67 games. Against other Western Conference teams, Calgary is 19-18 and has gone 9-8 against Pacific Division opponents. Over their last five games, the Flames have gone 2-3.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Flames are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 15th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. The Calgary offense is ranked 30th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 4th in the NHL.
Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 41 starts this season. His record at this point is 22-17, and his save percentage is 0.873%.
The Flames enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Betting Tips
- Take the Flames on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Jacob Markstrom – Lower Body – Questionable
- Dillon Dube – Personal – Out
- Connor Zary – Upper Body – Out
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
