Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 3/9/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals

Date: Monday, March 9, 2026

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Capital One Arena is the site where the Washington Capitals (31-25-7) will try to beat the Calgary Flames (24-30-7) on Monday.

The Calgary Flames had a good night with a 5-4 win against the Hurricanes in their previous outing. Calgary accumulated 6 penalty minutes in this game. The Flames had a good offensive outing in the victory. Moreover, they had 3 power play chances and scored 1 goal. In the game, they tallied a score on 5 of the 25 shots they attempted.

While playing at even strength, the Flames have conceded 150 goals while having 119 as an offensive unit. Calgary Flames opponents have tallied 180 power play opportunities (15th in pro hockey) and have a total of 32 goals in those chances. In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Calgary Flames have tallied 148 goals (32nd in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have conceded 182. Calgary has tried 1,757 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.4%. For the year, the have a total of 55 points and their points percentage is sitting at .451. The Flames so far have had 1,800 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .899. Calgary has accounted for 183 power play opportunities and they have added 29 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 15.85%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Dustin Wolf. Wolf has taken the ice for 115 matchups over the course of his hockey career. He has earned a win-loss record of 54-46-12 and he has gotten the start in 112 games. The opposition has been able to score 312 goals versus Wolf in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.79. Wolf has seen 3,227 shot attempts against him and has accrued 2,915 saves. He has a save percentage of .903 in his 3,865 mins on the ice. Over the course of his time in hockey, Wolf has compiled 59 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .527.

In their last game, Washington faced off against the Bruins in a matchup where the Capitals ended up taking the loss by a final of 3-1. The Capitals had 1 goal out of the 23 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 power play opportunities in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal.

Washington has attempted 1,832 shots (6th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.81%, while allowing the other team 1,768 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 78.50% on their opponents 200 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.6%. They have a total of 189 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 16.40%. The Capitals are sitting with 167 goals at even strength and 31 goals (21st in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 184 goals to be scored by way of 141 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Washington Capitals have tallied 198 goals, 69 points, as well as a points percentage of .548.

On the other side of the ice you will find Logan Thompson between the pipes. Teams are averaging 2.62 goals/game and he has given up 469 goals altogether. Thompson's quality start rate comes out to 62.0% and he has accumulated 111 quality starting assignments in his career. He has started in 179 contests and has been on the ice for 7,841 minutes. Thompson is the owner of a lifetime mark of 108-55-21 and has played in 188 contests. He has recorded 4,847 stops out of the 5,316 shots attempted, which gives him a rate of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington

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