Capitals vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - March 9

The Washington Capitals (31-26-7, on a three-game losing streak) host the Calgary Flames (25-30-7) at Capital One Arena. The contest on Monday, March 9 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Monday's game.

The Flames' offense has totaled 23 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 27 goals. They have had 28 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (17.9%). They are 4-5-1 over those games.

Capitals vs. Flames Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Capitals 4, Flames 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-191)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have finished 5-7-12 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 31-26-7.
• Washington is 8-8-2 (18 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
• In the eight games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
• Washington has scored exactly two goals in 15 games this season (2-9-4 record, eight points).
• The Capitals have scored at least three goals 39 times, and are 28-8-3 in those games (to register 59 points).
• In the 19 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-8-1 record (21 points).
• In the 33 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 18-12-3 (39 points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 11-12-3 to register 25 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames have a 25-30-7 record this season and are 4-7-11 in games that have required overtime.
• In the 17 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
• This season the Flames scored only one goal in 17 games and they've earned two points (0-15-2) in those contests.
• Calgary has 15 points (7-6-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Flames have scored more than two goals in 27 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
• This season, Calgary has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 7-7-3 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Calgary has posted a record of 9-13-3 (21 points).
• The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 15-16-4 to record 34 points.

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Capitals vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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