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Will the Calgary Flames Continue Their Home Ice Advantage Against the Washington Capitals?

As the Calgary Flames prepare to host the Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Saddledome, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Flames have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, with a notable victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins and a close defeat at the hands of the Seattle Kraken.


Oct 16, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) prepares to make the game winning save on Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) in a shootout at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The game against Pittsburgh highlighted Calgary's ability to capitalize on even-strength opportunities, netting three goals and demonstrating resilience by overcoming an early deficit. However, their powerplay performance has been lackluster; despite numerous chances, they only managed one goal from five opportunities.


Defensively, Calgary has been solid at even strength but showed vulnerability while shorthanded during these games. Goaltending remains a strong point for the team with save percentages consistently at or near one hundred percent across all situations.


Oct 16, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals players celebrate after their game against the Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Faceoffs have been an area of concern for Calgary. While they've had success in some matches, overall faceoff win percentages have fluctuated significantly from game to game. This inconsistency could be critical against Washington's skilled centers.


The upcoming match promises to be an exciting clash as both teams vie for dominance on Canadian ice. Fans can expect intense competition as each side battles for every puck drop and scoring chance.


Oct 16, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Calgary Flames left wing A.J. Greer (18) battle for the puck with Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) and Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Mark your calendars for March 19th when this thrilling encounter will take place at 00:30 UTC (March 18th local time). The action will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ over the internet and MNMT on television – don't miss out!

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