Two NHL teams fighting for a spot in the NHL playoffs meet on Monday at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Calgary Flames (33-29-5), fifth in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division, host the Washington Capitals (32-25-9), fourth in the Metropolitan. Both teams have won two NHL games in a row and are 6-4-0 in their last 10. Washington beat Calgary 3-2 on October 16.
Capitals vs Flames Picks
- Final Score Prediction: Jets 5-1
- Pick: Capitals +110
Charlie Lindgren (2.61 GAA, .914 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Capitals and Dustin Wolf (3.14 GAA, .900 save percentage) is the likely starting goalie for Calgary. Let’s check out the scores and odds for the game and the Capitals vs Flames score prediction.
Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Odds
Before our Capitals vs Flames score prediction get the latest NHL Vegas odds available at BetUS:
Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Information
Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames
Location of the game: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
Date & Time: Monday, March 18 at 8:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)
Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Recent Scores
Washington is coming off of an impressive 2-1 road victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Lindgren made 21 saves in the win and Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson scored for the Capitals. The Capitals also beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 last Thursday.
Calgary has also won consecutive games after dropping three in a row, giving the team confidence for the upcoming Flames matchup analysis. They beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Saturday and the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 on Thursday.
Last Game Records
Washington
Washington has won three of its last four games in the Capitals vs Flames score prediction, outscoring the Western Conference team 13-8. They’re 7-2-1 in their last 10 games against the Flames.
Calgary
Calgary is coming off of a 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals, but beat them in their prior meeting 5-2. Overall, they’re 2-6-2 in their last 10 games against Washington.
Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview
Capitals Pushing for the Playoffs
Few people expected the Capitals to be among the NHL picks to make the playoffs in 2023-24, especially after trading away Anthony Mantha and Evgeny Kuznetsov prior to the trade deadline. Yet, the current Capitals score forecast is looking positive as they’re just one point behind the Red Wings for the last wildcard spot with two games in hand. With a win tonight, they’ll be back into a wildcard position.
Washington is keeping competitive despite being one of the lowest-scoring NHL teams. They’re 29th in goals with just 2.62 per game and 31st in shots on goal (27.0). They’re 18th in goals allowed (3.06). The Washington Capitals are 15-15-4 on the road this season. Dylan Strome leads the team in NHL player stats with 51 points (22 goals, 29 assists) and Ovechkin is second with 50 points (19 goals, 31 assists).
Flames Staying Alive in the West
The Calgary Flames looked as though their shot at the NHL playoffs was dead following a three-game losing streak, but they’re still in the mix somewhat, eight points back of the Golden Knights after winning consecutive games. They’re 18-15-1 on home ice this season.
The Flames come into the Capitals vs Flames score prediction ranking T15th in goals (3.15) and 20th in goals allowed (3.15). Nazem Kadri leads the team in NHL player stats with 59 points (23 goals, 36 assists) and Blake Coleman is second with 51 points (28 goals, 23 assists).
Connor Zary and Jacob Markstrom are on the NHL injury report for Calgary.
Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Odds Breakdown
Washington is a +110 moneyline underdog in the Capitals vs Flames score prediction and has NHL odds of +1.5 (-210) for the puck line. The Flames are -130 moneyline favorites with -1.5 (+175) puck line odds. The total is 6 according to the BetUS sportsbook.
Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Pick and Prediction
- Final Score Prediction: Capitals 3-1
- Pick: Capitals +110
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