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Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames NHL Predictions

2025-01-28 • Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary Flames 1 - 3 Washington Capitals
🚨 Upset Loss (54% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CGY: 53.8%
WSH: 46.2%
Expected Goals
CGY: 3.32
WSH: 2.89
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 56%
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
1CGY1700.88
1WSH800.45
2CGY1600.66
2WSH1701.21
3CGY1400.96
3WSH1221.70
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 53.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Calgary Flames 1 - 3 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.3 - 2.9