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2026-27 Preseason

Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames NHL Predictions

2024-03-18 • Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary Flames 2 - 5 Washington Capitals

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CGY: 44.7%
WSH: 55.3%
Expected Goals
CGY: 2.51
WSH: 3.39
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 53%
Over 6.5: 42%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CGY at home vs WSH: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-09WSH 7 - 3 CGYWSHWSH
2026-01-23CGY 1 - 3 WSHWSHWSH
2025-02-25WSH 1 - 3 CGYCGYCGY
2025-01-28CGY 1 - 3 WSHWSHCGY
2024-03-18CGY 2 - 5 WSHWSHWSH

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CGY1700.63
1WSH900.42
2CGY1621.83
2WSH1900.76
3CGY2011.20
3WSH1211.24
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 55.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
Calgary Flames 2 - 5 Washington Capitals
Expected: 2.5 - 3.4