In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Flames Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 25th at the Capital One Arena Let’s take a look at a Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames pick.
Can Flames Win a Second Straight Game?
The Flames faced off against the San Jose Sharks in the last game, and the first game back from the break was a big one, winning 3-2. The Flames scored one goal each in the three periods to pick up the win. Nazem Kadri helped pace the Flames, scoring a goal and adding an assist. Dustin Wolf was in goal, saving 27 of the 29 shots he faced. The break came at an excellent time for Calgary, as they had lost three games in a row before the layoff. Even though they won, the offense hasn’t broken out in the last couple of weeks. The last game the Flames scored over three goals was back on January 30th against the Anaheim Ducks.
Overall, the Flames have had a losing record, and the lack of scoring has been the biggest reason why. The Flames are averaging 2.64 goals per game, 29th in the NHL. The Flames have done a good job of getting shots on goal, averaging 29.36 shots on goal. The Flames are getting the shots but aren’t scoring the goals, so they need more quality shots, especially in this game. Kevin Bahl has been played on an injured reserve with an undisclosed injury and is out here. Dustin Wolf could start in goal, but he sits with a 20-11-3 and gives up 2.62 goals per game. Before the win on Sunday, the Flames had lost four games in a row that Wolf had started.
Why the Flames Will Beat the Capitals
- The underdogs have won five of the Flames’ last six games at Capital One Arena.
- The Capitals have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a home win.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Flames’ last eight games.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as favorites following a home win.
- The Capitals have lost the second period in each of their last three games as favorites following a home win.
Capitals’ Offense Has Confidence
The Capitals’ offense has all kinds of confidence heading into this game, winning two games in a row. Two games ago, against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they won 8-3, and against the Edmonton Oilers, they came out ahead 7-3. Alexander Ovechkin looks ageless, and at the ripe old age of 39, he scored three goals. Dylan Storme also put up a goal and added two assists. Charlie Lindgren was fine in goal, but he could have been a little better, saving 22 of the 25 shots that he faced.
The Capitals have gone 38-19 on the money line this year, and as the favorite, they have gone 19-4. Washington has the top offense in the NHL, averaging 3.7 goals per game. The offense gets the attention, but the defense is also elite, giving up only 2.51 goals per game. Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie have both been injured and lost for the season. Charlie Lindgren could get the start in goal for Washington, and he sits with a 13-9-3 record and is giving up 2.64 goals per game. He has given up three goals in each of his last two starts.
Why the Capitals Will Beat the Flames
- The Flames have lost 13 of their last 15 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have won each of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a win.
Capitals vs Flames Prediction
Lindgren has won his last two starts but hasn’t been lights out, giving up six goals over the previous two games. The Flames might not score five or six goals, but they have enough offensive talent to get to three. There is little doubt about what the Capitals will do here; they will run up the score. The Capitals have scored 15 goals over the last two games, and they will continue to score here. This game can finish at nine or ten goals pretty easily. Back the over. Not often do I look at props with these picks, but the Flames aren’t going to find any success slowing down Ovechkin. Throw a few bucks on Ovechkin to score 2+ goals also.