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2026-27 Preseason

Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames NHL Predictions

2026-01-23 • Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary Flames 1 - 3 Washington Capitals

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CGY: 42.8%
WSH: 57.2%
Expected Goals
CGY: 2.94
WSH: 3.20
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 48%

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
1CGY2101.00
1WSH1300.78
2CGY1000.51
2WSH2732.72
3CGY1100.30
3WSH1911.77
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 57.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Calgary Flames 1 - 3 Washington Capitals
Expected: 2.9 - 3.2