Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Capitals vs Calgary Flames Prediction 1/28/2025

The Washington Capitals (33-11-5) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (24-17-7) on Tuesday, January 28th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on ESPN+. Both the Capitals and Flames will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

Capitals vs Flames

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The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes brought their record to 33-11-5. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, which ended up being the exact combined score.

After allowing the first goal, Washington responded with two goals of their own in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals to seal the win, including an empty-netter in the final seconds.

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Flames fell to 24-17-7 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. Calgary trailed early, giving up a goal just 20 seconds into the game. As underdogs on the puck line, the Flames failed to cover, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.

Calgary fought back from a 2-0 deficit, tying the game at 2-2 in the third period. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.

Washington Offense Breakdown

Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season, opening the scoring for Washington with a power-play goal just 44 seconds into the game. Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal of the season at 19:49 in the first period. Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s goal, while Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal.

Washington managed 21 shots on goal but was held scoreless after the first period. The Capitals had 15 offensive giveaways in the 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Flames Offense Breakdown

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Calgary fired 31 shots on goal but managed just two scores in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third.

The Flames recorded 22 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth assist on Mantha’s goal.

Washington Team Defense

Washington’s defense will look to bounce back after giving up three goals to Carolina, with the fourth coming on an empty-netter. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the Capitals’ defense struggled in the 2nd and 3rd periods, allowing a combined three goals. They also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.

Calgary Team Defense

Calgary’s defense got off to a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game, including one just 20 seconds into the first period. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, they conceded a power-play goal at the 9:50 mark of the 3rd period, followed by an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, and the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Capitals vs Flames Trends

  • Through their last ten road games, Washington has an puck line record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • Through their last five home games, Calgary has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Flames have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Capitals have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.

Capitals vs Flames Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Flames to secure a victory over the Capitals at home. With the moneyline currently set at +124, I’m locking in my bet on the Flames straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Flames winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Flames straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.


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