The Washington Capitals (33-11-5) bring their impressive Metropolitan Division-leading record to the Scotiabank Saddledome for a compelling matchup against the Calgary Flames (24-17-7) on Tuesday night.
The Capitals have been dominating on both ends of the ice this season, averaging 3.49 goals per game while maintaining one of the NHL's stingiest defenses, allowing just 2.37 goals per game with only six goals conceded in their last seven matches.
Calgary, despite their offensive struggles averaging 2.69 goals per game, has managed to stay in playoff contention thanks to their solid defensive unit led by MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson, along with the emergence of goalkeeper Dustin Wolf's .916 save percentage.
The contrast in playing styles sets up an intriguing battle between Washington's high-powered offense, led by the dynamic trio of Dylan Strome, Aliaksei Protas, and Pierre-Luc Dubois, against Calgary's defensive fortitude.
While the Capitals enter as the statistical favorite, the Flames' desperate push for playoff positioning in the Western Conference wild card race adds an extra layer of intensity to this cross-conference showdown.
This matchup presents a classic case of offensive firepower versus defensive resilience, with both teams looking to prove their mettle in what promises to be a compelling NHL contest at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Calgary Flames vs. Washington Capitals: who will win?
For tonight's Flames vs Capitals matchup, our predictive model gives the Caps a 55% chance of defeating the Flames.
Washington Capitals: 55% win probability
- League-leading defense (Only 118 goals against in 49 games)
- Strong overall record (33 wins in 49 games, 71 points)
- Excellent recent form (LWWWW in last 5 games)
Calgary Flames: 45% win probability
- Struggling offense (132 goals for in 48 games, bottom half of league)
- Negative goal differential (-11 goals on the season)
- Inconsistent performance (24-17 record, 8th in Western Conference)
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Calgary Flames vs. Washington Capitals odds
| Calgary Flames | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +128 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -142 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Calgary Flames have won 24 out of 48 matches this season.
- 2The Washington Capitals have won 33 out of 49 matches this season.
- 3With 55 points, the Calgary Flames holds the 8th position in the league standings.
- 4Washington Capitals's 71 points place them 1st in the rankings.
Calgary Flames vs. Washington Capitals form
Calgary Flames vs. Washington Capitals head to head
Calgary Flames
33%
Washington Capitals
67%
Mar 19, 2024
Calgary Flames
2 : 5
Washington Capitals
Oct 16, 2023
Washington Capitals
3 : 2
Calgary Flames
Dec 4, 2022
Calgary Flames
5 : 2
Washington Capitals
Nov 25, 2022
Washington Capitals
3 : 0
Calgary Flames
Mar 9, 2022
Calgary Flames
4 : 5
Washington Capitals
Oct 23, 2021
Washington Capitals
3 : 4
Calgary Flames
