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Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Prediction – March 09, 2026

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Calgary Flames at Washington Capitals is set for Monday, March 9 (7:00 p.m. ET) at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.

Washington is priced as the clear home favorite on the moneyline, with Calgary coming back as a plus-money road underdog. There’s currently no listed puck line or total with the odds provided.

In the standings picture, Washington sits mid-pack in the Metropolitan Division, while Calgary is near the bottom of the Pacific Division and has struggled away from home.

Odds & Game Info

Odds are from BetAnything. Odds as of 9:01 a.m. ET on March 8, 2026.

SpreadMoneylineTotal
N/ACGY +200 | WSH -250N/A

Game notes

  • Venue: Capital One Arena (Washington, DC)
  • Start time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Projected goalies (unconfirmed): Dustin Wolf (CGY) vs Logan Thompson (WSH)

Team Records

Here’s where both teams stand entering March 9.

TeamRecordLast 10ATS (puck line)O/U
Calgary Flames25-30-7 (Road: 9-18-3)4-5-134-2828-29-3
Washington Capitals31-26-7 (Home: 19-11-3)6-4-033-3130-33

Team Stats

This table focuses on core scoring and special teams indicators.

TeamGoals per gameGoals allowed per gamePower play %Penalty kill %
Calgary Flames2.463.0315.85%82.22%
Washington Capitals3.163.0016.40%78.50%

Recaps

Calgary Flames

Calgary is coming off a 5-4 home win over Carolina on Saturday, March 7, snapping a four-game skid. Joel Farabee (2G, 1A) and Morgan Frost (1G, 2A) each posted three points in that one.

Over the last 10 games, the Flames are 4-5-1 while averaging 2.3 goals scored and 2.7 goals allowed per game. Calgary also carries a steep road profile at 9-18-3, which matters here with a quick turnaround from a Saturday home game into Monday in Washington.

Washington Capitals

Washington last played Tuesday, March 3, a 3-2 home loss to Utah. The Capitals set a single-game franchise record with 36 blocked shots in that game and still pushed the pace at 5-on-5 by volume, but they did not generate enough finishing to convert it into points.

Over the last 10 games, Washington is 6-4-0 and has defended well, allowing 2.4 goals per game while scoring 2.8 per game. At home, the Capitals have been meaningfully stronger (19-11-3).

Matchup Keys

  • Rest edge favors Washington: the Capitals last played March 3, while Calgary played March 7 and must travel cross-border into DC.
  • Home and road split gap: Washington is 19-11-3 at home, while Calgary is 9-18-3 on the road.
  • Goaltending baseline (if starters hold): Logan Thompson is listed at 2.41 GAA and .913 SV%, while Dustin Wolf is listed at 3.00 GAA and .897 SV% (both unconfirmed).
  • Shot environment: Washington allows 28.05 shots against per game, while Calgary allows 29.46. If the Caps keep Calgary pinned, it’s tough for a low-scoring Flames team to “steal” offense on the road.
  • Special teams profile: Calgary’s penalty kill (82.22%) is the stronger unit in this matchup, but neither power play has been a consistent edge (both under 17%).
  • Calgary is 9-18-3 in road games this season.
  • Washington is 19-11-3 on home ice this season.
  • Washington is 6-4-0 in its last 10 games.
  • Calgary is 4-5-1 in its last 10 games.
  • Washington has allowed 2.4 goals per game over its last 10.
  • Calgary has scored 2.3 goals per game over its last 10.
  • Calgary is 34-28 against the puck line this season.
  • Washington is 33-31 against the puck line this season.
  • Calgary’s over/under record is 28-29-3 this season.
  • Washington’s over/under record is 30-33 this season.

Best Bet

Washington Capitals moneyline (-250). Calgary’s road record (9-18-3) is a major red flag in a spot where Washington is rested and at home. If the projected goalie matchup holds, Washington also has the more stable season-long profile in net based on GAA and save percentage. With no puck line or total provided, the moneyline is the cleanest way to express the matchup edge without needing margin or pace assumptions.

Predicted Score

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Washington 3, Calgary 2

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