Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames predictions, Mar 09, 2026

Mar 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Capitals

Calgary Flames

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As the Washington Capitals prepare to host the Calgary Flames on March 9, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing matchup as both teams vie for crucial points in the NHL standings.

The Capitals enter this game with a solid form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their recent performances suggest a resurgence in offensive output and a strengthened defensive structure, which could play a pivotal role at home. With the support of their fans at Capital One Arena, they will look to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and maintain possession.

Conversely, the Flames are struggling, managing to win only 1 of their last 5 encounters. This inconsistency has raised concerns over their tactical effectiveness, particularly in transitioning from defense to offense. They will need to tighten their defensive setups and create more scoring chances to compete effectively against the Capitals.

Bookmakers favor Washington with odds at 2 for a home win, while Calgary sits at 3.15 for an away victory, reflecting a general sentiment of their recent form. Our model suggests a 48.1% probability of a home win, making this matchup a balanced contest. Although the Capitals hold the edge, the unpredictable nature of hockey means anything is possible on game day.

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Washington
46.8%		 Draw
22.8%		 Calgary
30.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Washington Capitals: 0.83% Calgary Flames: 0.07%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.08 4.26 3.17
Pinnacle 2.01 4.13 3.14

Latest Results

03.03.26 Washington Capitals – Utah Mammoth – 2:3
28.02.26 Montreal Canadiens – Washington Capitals – 6:2
27.02.26 Washington Capitals – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:2
25.02.26 Washington Capitals – Philadelphia Flyers – 3:1
05.02.26 Washington Capitals – Nashville Predators – 4:2		 05.03.26 Calgary Flames – Ottawa Senators – 1:4
03.03.26 Calgary Flames – Dallas Stars – 1:6
01.03.26 Anaheim Ducks – Calgary Flames – 3:2 penalties
28.02.26 Los Angeles Kings – Calgary Flames – 2:0
26.02.26 San Jose Sharks – Calgary Flames – 1:4

Facts

  • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 11 and 15).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 4.
  • Washington has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Calgary‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Calgary may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Washington has had a series of home games.
  • Washington is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • We predict that Washington will win today’s game, with odds of 2.05.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 65:51. (average 3.3:2.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 28:27. (average 2.8:2.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.01.26 Calgary Flames – Washington Capitals – 1:3
    25.02.25 Washington Capitals – Calgary Flames – 1:3
    28.01.25 Calgary Flames – Washington Capitals – 1:3
    18.03.24 Calgary Flames – Washington Capitals – 2:5
    16.10.23 Washington Capitals – Calgary Flames – 3:2 penalties

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 61 38 4 9 10 235:153 93
    2 Dallas Stars 62 31 7 10 14 216:170 86
    3 Minnesota Wild 63 24 13 10 16 213:182 84
    4 Anaheim Ducks 62 20 15 3 24 211:217 73
    5 Vegas Golden Knights 63 21 8 14 20 207:201 72
    6 Utah Mammoth 62 26 7 4 25 196:169 70
    7 Edmonton Oilers 63 22 8 8 25 223:216 68
    8 Seattle Kraken 61 23 6 9 23 173:179 67
    9 San Jose Sharks 60 18 12 5 25 188:210 65
    10 Los Angeles Kings 61 16 9 14 22 160:182 64
    11 Nashville Predators 62 21 7 8 26 185:213 64
    12 Winnipeg Jets 61 21 4 10 26 175:187 60
    13 St. Louis Blues 62 22 2 9 29 162:212 57
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 62 18 5 10 29 166:201 56
    15 Calgary Flames 61 20 4 7 30 150:185 55
    16 Vancouver Canucks 62 13 6 7 36 163:233 45

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 62 30 10 6 16 220:178 86
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 60 29 9 4 18 211:162 80
    3 Buffalo Sabres 62 31 6 6 19 214:184 80
    4 Detroit Red Wings 63 24 11 7 21 186:190 77
    5 Montreal Canadiens 61 22 11 10 18 218:206 76
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 61 27 4 13 17 205:180 75
    7 New York Islanders 63 23 12 5 23 186:182 75
    8 Boston Bruins 61 26 8 5 22 205:194 73
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 61 22 10 8 21 196:193 72
    10 Ottawa Senators 61 24 6 9 22 205:194 69
    11 Washington Capitals 63 26 5 7 25 199:189 69
    12 Philadelphia Flyers 61 19 9 11 22 177:191 67
    13 Florida Panthers 63 25 6 3 29 191:210 65
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 63 19 8 11 25 200:221 65
    15 New Jersey Devils 62 20 11 2 29 160:186 64
    16 New York Rangers 61 15 9 8 29 166:192 56

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.75 (22.24%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.13 (16.27%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.75 (12.35%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.75 (8.55%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.58%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 16.5 (5.05%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18 (4.63%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 22 (3.79%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.57%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 33.5 (2.49%)

    11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 48.5 (1.72%)

    12. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.64%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 53.5 (1.56%)

    14. Ottawa Senators: 56 (1.49%)

    15. New York Islanders: 56 (1.49%)

    16. Columbus Blue Jackets: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 71 (1.17%)

    18. Washington Capitals: 101 (0.83%)

    19. Florida Panthers: 126 (0.66%)

    20. Boston Bruins: 151 (0.55%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 251 (0.33%)

    22. San Jose Sharks: 276 (0.3%)

    23. Seattle Kraken: 301 (0.28%)

    24. Nashville Predators: 301 (0.28%)

    25. New Jersey Devils: 376 (0.22%)

    26. Philadelphia Flyers: 401 (0.21%)

    27. Toronto Maple Leafs: 751 (0.11%)

    28. New York Rangers: 1001 (0.08%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1251 (0.07%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 1251 (0.07%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 1251 (0.07%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1751 (0.05%)

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