Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 1/23/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

The Washington Capitals (24-20-6) are hitting the road to Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday where they will compete against the Calgary Flames (21-23-5).

The Washington Capitals will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 5-2 defeat against the Avalanche in their last outing. Washington garnered 14 mins in the box in this contest. In addition, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to score 1 goal. The Capitals offense left a lot to be desired in this loss. In the game, they converted 2 of the 24 shots they put on net.

When at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 107 goals while getting 136 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington Capitals opponents have amassed 161 power play opportunities (5th in the NHL) and have come away with 36 goals in those chances. In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have racked up 159 goals (13th in hockey) so far this year and have allowed 143. Washington has taken 1,455 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.9%. For the season, they have recorded 54 points and their points percentage is .540. The Capitals have had 1,423 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .900. Washington has tallied 144 power play chances and they have notched 23 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 15.97%.

The man in goal for this game is Logan Thompson. For his professional hockey career, Thompson has tallied 107 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .622. His save percentage is at .912 for his 7,824 minutes played. Thompson has seen 5,131 shot attempts taken against him and has garnered 4,680 total saves. Opponents have scored 451 goals versus Thompson in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.62. He has a win-loss record of 104-52-21 and he was named the starter in 172 games. Thompson has been involved in 181 matchups throughout his professional hockey career.

In their last game, Calgary faced the Devils in an outing where the Flames ended up losing by a mark of 2-1. The Flames recorded 1 goal out of the 22 shots on goal they pursued. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this one but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

During this campaign, the Calgary Flames have a total of 125 goals, 47 points, as well as a points percentage of .480. They have permitted 143 goals to be scored by way of 118 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flames have accumulated 102 goals at even strength and 23 goals (28th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 154 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 14.94%. Calgary has taken 1,417 shots (9th in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.82%, while allowing the opposition 1,425 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.99% on their oppositions 147 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.0%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Dustin Wolf between the pipes. He has recorded 2,754 stops out of 3,047 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .904. Wolf holds a lifetime record of 52-42-11 and has been in goal for 108 games. He has started in 105 games and his ice time sits at 3,849 mins. Wolf's percentage of quality starts is 53.3% and he has 56 quality starts in his NHL career. Opponents are averaging 2.79 goals/game and he has conceded 293 goals altogether.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Calgary

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