Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/09/26

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The Calgary Flames are beginning a 5-game road trip with a matchup against the Washington Capitals. The Flames have no chance of making the playoffs and are now focusing on preparing for next season. Some players are looking to prove they deserve a full-time role in the NHL, while others aim to demonstrate to management why they should remain with the team. Winning is not their primary goal; rather, they want to assess the younger players before making important offseason decisions.

On the other hand, the Capitals have lost 3 consecutive games and need to get back to winning if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. Currently, they are seven points out of a wildcard spot and cannot afford to lose games against weaker teams. We can expect them to approach this game with urgency and fire a lot of shots on goal. The Flames are averaging just 2.47 goals per game, so once they fall behind, it becomes nearly impossible for them to catch up. The Capitals have the advantage in every statistical category and should be able to secure a victory in regulation.

Flames vs Capitals prediction: Washington 3-Way ML (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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