Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals 10/23/2021 Analysis, Hockey Odds and Picks

Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals 10/23/2021 – The Washington Capitals have been showing flashes of brilliance early into the new season. Winning all their first three assignments thus far, the Eastern Conference powerhouse will try to stay flawless when they host the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon inside the Capital One Arena in D.C. The visiting Flames are looking to build momentum after winning their first game of the season on Thursday via a 3-0 blast against the Red Wings in Detroit. Calgary’s search for a second straight road win will face a stumbling block as top betting sites for NHL tag the team as underdogs with +147 moneyline price while the hosts are favorites at -182. The match will start at 01:00 PM Eastern Time with live coverage available on NHL Network and NHL TV.

Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals 10/23/2021

When: Saturday, October 23, 1:00 PM ET

Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

TV: NHL Network

Stream: NHL.TV

Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals 10/23/2021 Betting Odds:

Team	PUCKLINE	TOTAL	ML
Calgary Flames	+1.5 (-222)	6 o (-127)	+147
Washington Capitals	-1.5 (+162)	6 u (-106)	-182

"I think the important thing is building on our identity."

Kirk Muller reflects on the team's win in Detroit and gives his take on Saturday's match-up vs. the Caps. pic.twitter.com/zJGas2Wa75

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) October 22, 2021

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames are finally on the winning track. The team was on the verge of dropping their third straight game of the season, but members of the squad had other things in mind. Facing the Capitals on the road, the Flames are forced to stick to the positives, one of which is the fact that winning is not elusive for them anymore. Although still tagged as underdogs, Calgary is liking its chances. Confidence should not be an issue, especially after keeping their last opponent scoreless in their last game. The win came at the heels of a shaky season opener and a second-game meltdown. This game is about to show whether the Flames will be able to sustain their charge.  

Players to watch: J. Gaudreau LW (G 0, A 4, PTS 4), E. Lindholm C (G 3, A 0, PTS 3), D. Dube C (G 0, A 2, PTS 2).

Washington Capitals

Define unstoppable. The Washington Capitals have been running roughshod to begin their campaign, and it has sent shockwaves to the rest of the NHL. The team is unscathed after three games, with all results known just in regulation. It’s a collective effort from all members of the group. With roles defined and organized, Washington has shown that an absolute team game could easily defeat every opposition that heavily relies on individual talents. The Capitals’ attention to detail has yielded quick dividends and the squad is expected to keep the same discipline when they host the Flames on Saturday.

Players to watch: A. Ovechkin LW (G 4, A 4, PTS 8), E. Kuznetsov C (G 3, A 5, PTS 8), T. Wilson RW (G 0, A 5, PTS 5).

Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Betting Predictions

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Flames

Calgary are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Washington.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Calgary’s last 13 games on the road.
Calgary are 5-12-1 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Washington.
Calgary are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.

Capitals

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington’s last 12 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 10 games at home.
Washington are 12-5-1 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against Calgary.
Washington are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.

Flames vs Capitals Betting Picks

It is an easy pick for NHL Odds bettors. The Capitals are too much for the Flames, especially at home. Calgary will be sent crashing back to earth while Washington will barge into their fourth straight win. There would not be much challenge to trip the Capitals. It will be a convincing win as the hosts are about to unleash their prowess from start to finish.  

Score Prediction: Flames 1, Capitals 5.