Flames vs Capitals Prediction 3/9/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 9th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 25-30-7 this year after they defeated the Hurricanes by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Calgary trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the next four goals and were able to hold on for the win. The Flames were out shot by a total of 29-25, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coleman, Farabee (2), Frost, and Strome, while Wolf stopped 25 out of 29 shots, which was an .862 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Senators by a score of 4-1 and the Stars by a score of 6-1. The Flames have lost four of their last five games and they are currently seventh in the Pacific standings with 57 points. Calgary has scored 2.47 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 16.1% on the power play and 81.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Backlund has led Calgary with 13 goals and 22 assists, while Morgan Frost has added 14 goals and 18 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 18-23-3 with a 3.00 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. 

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 31-26-7 this season after they lost to the Bruins by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Washington tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Capitals were out shot by a total of 30-23, won 52.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Washington got their lone goal from Protas, while Thompson stopped 27 out of 29 shots, which was a .931 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Washington lost to the Mammoth by a score of 3-2 and the Canadiens by a score of 6-2. The Capitals have lost three games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 69 points. Washington has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 16.1% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Alex Ovechkin has led Washington with 24 goals and 26 assists, while Jakob Chychrun has added 22 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Logan Thompson, who is 21-18-4 with a 2.41 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season. 

Flames vs Capitals Prediction 

Washington comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in all three of those losses. The Capitals are 19-11-3 at home this year, while the Flames are 9-18-3 on the road. Calgary has lost four of their last five games and they have scored two goals or fewer in all four of those losses. The Flames traded away their leading scorer at the deadline, so I expect their offense to be even lower scoring than it was before. I know Washington has struggled recently, but I am taking them -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Capitals -1.5