The Washington Capitals (31-26-7) host the Calgary Flames (25-30-7) at Capital One Arena on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals have lost three games in a row.

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The Flames have totaled 23 goals in their past 10 outings, while conceding 27 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into five power-play goals (17.9%). They are 4-5-1 over those games.

Capitals vs. Flames Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Flames 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-189)
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 a 31-26-7 record overall, with a 5-7-12 record in games that have needed overtime.
In the 18 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-8-2 record (good for 18 points).
In the eight games this season the Capitals registered only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
Washington has taken eight points from the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-9-4 record).
The Capitals have scored three or more goals 39 times, and are 28-8-3 in those games (to register 59 points).
In the 19 games when Washington has scored a single 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 record 25 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

The Flames have a 25-30-7 record this season and are 4-7-11 in contests that have required overtime.
Calgary has earned 20 points (8-5-4) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Flames scored just one goal in 17 games and they've earned two points (0-15-2) in those contests.
When Calgary has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 15 points (7-6-1 record).
The Flames have scored three or more goals 27 times, earning 39 points from those matchups (18-6-3).
Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in 17 games this season and has recorded 17 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Calgary has posted a record of 9-13-3 (21 points).
The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Flames went 15-16-4 in those matchups (34 points).

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