Capitals vs Flames Prediction 1/23/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Flames Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 23^rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Preview

The Flames have 47 points this season with a 21-24-5 record, and are 28-22 ATS and 25-23 in over/under. They have a 13-8-3 home record and a 8-16-2 road record and are sitting 7th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-1 home loss to the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 2-1 home overtime loss to the Devils, a 4-2 home win over the Islanders, and a 3-1 road win over the Blackhawks.

Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.52 goals per game and are scoring 14.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 83.1% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 34 points and 25 assists, while Matt Coronato leads the team in goals with 13. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 15-20-2 record, with 3.01 GAA and .898 SV%. Devin Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 6-4-3 record, with 2.18 GAA and .922 SV%.

Washington Capitals Preview

The Capitals have 54 points this season with a 24-21-6 record, and are 25-26 ATS and 25-25 in over/under. They have a 14-10-3 home record and a 10-11-3 road record and are sitting 6th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road loss to the Canucks, and their previous three games were a 5-2 road loss to the Avalanche, a 5-2 home loss to the Panthers, and a 3-2 home loss to the Sharks.

Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.18 goals per game and are scoring 17% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.88 goals per game and are killing 78.0% of their opponent’s power plays.

Tom Wilson leads the Capitals with 43 points and 22 goals, while John Carlson leads the team in assists with 31. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 17-15-4 record, with 2.43 GAA and .913 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 7-6-2 record, with 3.25 GAA and .888 SV%.

Washington Capitals @ Calgary Flames Betting Trends: January 23, 2026

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won each of their last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Capitals have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as home underdogs.
• The Flames have won the third period in each of their last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome when leading after the second period.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Flames have lost seven of their last eight night games.
• The Capitals have won five of their last six road games against the Flames.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games against the Flames.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games following a home loss.
• The Capitals have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flames’ last eight games as underdogs following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Thirteen of the Capitals’ last 14 road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last six road games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 10 Friday games.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Yegor Sharangovich has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four games.
• Kevin Bahl has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flames’ last three games.
• Mikael Backlund ranks T2nd in the Pacific Division for Plus/Minus (+13) this season.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Dylan Strome has scored at least one goal in five of the Capitals’ last six games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games as favorites.
• Jakob Chychrun ranks 1st in the Metropolitan Division for Plus/Minus (+23) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (14.84%).
• The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.52).
• The Washington Capitals held the NHL’s worst record in games that have gone to shootout this season (0-5).
• The Washington Capitals rank T28th in the league in short handed goals this season (1).

Capitals vs Flames Prediction

The Capitals are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Flames and are 4-1 in their last 5 visits in Calgary.

In this Capitals vs Flames Prediction, Capitals Sharks are coming as – road favorites. The Capitals have been the better team this season but they have been weaker on the road, while on the other hand, the Flames are playing their best hockey at home. Both teams are coming into this matchup in poor form, as they are 3-7 and 1-5 in their last 10 and 6 games respectively, so I see no value on either side. Both offenses have been struggling lately, as the Flames have scored just one goal in back-to-back games, while the Caps have scored just two goals in three of their last four. Take the under 6 in this one.