Calgary Flames Set to Start Strong on Five-Game East Coast Road Trip Against Washington Capitals
The Flames are 1-1-0 this season and are currently in 3rd place in the Pacific Division with 2 points. They are embarking on a five-game East Coast road trip after opening
Game outlook
The Flames are 1-1-0 this season and are currently in 3rd place in the Pacific Division with 2 points. They are embarking on a five-game East Coast road trip after opening their regular season with a 5-3 victory at home against the Winnipeg Jets followed by a 5-2 road loss to the Penguins. Washington has not gotten off to a strong start, with a 0-1-0 record and 0 points earning them 8th place in the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals will be playing without Joel Edmundson and Max Pacioretty, while Darcy Kuemper is questionable. Calgary will be playing without Oliver Kylington, Jakob Pelletier, and Kevin Rooney. Calgary is currently the betting favorite and is favored to win against Washington.
Game Info
When: Monday, 10/16/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Capital One Arena Stadium Flames vs Capitals Betting Odds Moneyline: Flames -113 | Capitals -105
Spread: Flames -1.5 (+208) | Capitals +1.5 (-248)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Calgary will win straight-up is 53%.
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames have had a hard start to the season and need to do more to improve. They are allowing an average of 4 goals per game and an average of 37 shots against, ranking them 28th in the NHL. Despite this, they have been successful when short-handed, with a 100% rate of success. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom has a record of 1-1-0 with a goals against average of 3.57 and a save percentage of .897. On the offensive side, Calgary is averaging 3.50 goals per game and their power play success rate is 33.3%. As well, they are winning 61% of faceoffs, being fourth in the NHL. The Flames are led by Andrew Mangiapane and Elias Lindholm, who have scored two and one goals respectively, as well as four and three assists. They have two power play goals against their opponents so far. Allowing an average of 4 goals per game Successful when short-handed, with a 100% success rate Average 3.50 goals per game Power play success rate of 33.3% Winning 61% of faceoffs, being 4th in the NHL Lead by Andrew Mangiapane and Elias Lindholm, with two and one goals respectively Two power play goals against their opponents