Capitals vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - February 25

Following Alexander Ovechkin's three-goal game in the Washington Capitals' 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers, the Capitals (38-11-8) host the Calgary Flames (27-21-8) on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests, the Flames have registered a 4-5-1 record after putting up 26 total goals (11 power-play goals on 37 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 29.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 31 goals in those games.

Capitals vs. Flames Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Capitals 4, Flames 1.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-204)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals are 38-11-8 overall and 5-8-13 in overtime contests.
• Washington has 27 points (11-4-5) in the 20 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• Looking at the six times this season the Capitals finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-4-1 record, good for three points.
• Washington has finished 2-5-1 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
• The Capitals are 35-1-6 in the 42 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 76 points).
• In the 22 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 15-4-3 record (33 points).
• In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 21-5-3 (45 points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 16-5-5 to register 37 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames have a 6-8-14 record in overtime contests this season and a 27-21-8 overall record.
• Calgary has earned 25 points (9-2-7) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
• Across the 10 games this season the Flames finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
• Calgary has seven points (2-7-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Flames have earned 51 points in their 32 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Calgary has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 24 games has a record of 11-8-5 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 18-6-4 (40 points).
• The Flames have been outshot by opponents 25 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.

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Capitals vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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