The Calgary Flames will look to snap a two-game losing skid with the reeling Washington Capitals visiting the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, January 23.
With Washington needing to tighten up defensively, and Calgary a stringy first-period team on home ice, my top NHL picks and Capitals vs. Flames predictions are calling for a low-scoring first 20 minutes tonight.
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Capitals vs Flames prediction
Capitals vs Flames best bet: First period Under 1.5 (+105)
The Calgary Flames have allowed the second-fewest goals per home game (2.42) while sporting the seventh-highest team save percentage at five-on-five.
Calgary has also been particularly strong defensively in the first period with just 12 goals allowed across 24 home games.
It’s been a huge reason the first-period Under has cashed in 16 of the last 25 games at the Saddledome dating back to last season.
I’m also expecting to see the Washington Capitals attempt to batten down the hatches tonight.
The Caps have allowed 17 goals during their four-game losing streak, so with the Flames scoring the eighth-fewest first period goals (0.76 per game), look for the first 20 minutes to fly by with limited high-danger scoring chances for either tonight.
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The Caps have allowed the third-most shots per game while ranking 28th in Corsi for percentage at 5-on-5 out of the holiday break, and wingers Yegor Sharangovich and Connor Zary have both been consistent shooters of late.
Sharangovich has two or more shots in each of his past four games for 11 total on 22 attempts, and Zary has at least a pair of shots in six of his past eight with a team-high 22 shots on 31 attempts.
Capitals vs Flames SGP
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Yegor Sharangovich Over 1.5 shots on goal
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Connor Zary Over 1.5 shots on goal
Capitals vs Flames odds
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Moneyline: Washington -135 | Calgary +110
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Puck Line: Washington -1.5 (+180) | Calgary +1.5 (-220)
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Over/Under: Over 6 (-110) | Under 6 (-110)
Capitals vs Flames trend
The first-period total has gone Under the number in 16 of the past 25 games at the Scotiabank Saddledome (+6.50 Units / 24% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Capitals vs. Flames.
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How to watch Capitals vs Flames
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Location |
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB |
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Date |
Friday, January 23, 2026 |
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Puck drop |
9:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
SN1, MNMT |
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