Flames Game Day 51: The Calgary Flames host the Washington Capitals at the Saddledome (7pm MT, SN1). After consecutive home losses, the Flames (21-24-5, 47 points) are eager to rebound. This is Alex Ovechkin's 15th trip to Calgary, and possibly his last. Will the Flames keep Ovechkin off the scoreboard and secure two points? Tune in to Sportsnet One and Sportsnet 960 The Fan at 7 p.m. MT. The Flames' lines include Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, and Matt Coronato, while the Capitals' lines feature Connor McMichael, Dylan Strome, and Ryan Leonard. The Flames boast the NHL's best penalty kill in 2026, but the Capitals are in dire need of momentum after a four-game losing streak. This is the first of two meetings between the teams this season, with the second in D.C. in March. Unavailable players for the Flames include Sam Honzek, Jake Bean, John Beecher, Zayne Parekh, and Blake Coleman, while the Capitals are without Pierre-Luc Dubois. The numbers tell a story: the Flames have 21 wins and 47 points, while the Capitals have 24 wins and 54 points. The Flames have a 51.4% xGF%, 14.8% PP%, and 78.0% PK%, while the Capitals have a 48.8% xGF% and 83.1% PK%. This game is brought to you by Platinum Mitsubishi, a family-owned business in Calgary offering an industry-leading 10-year, 160,000-kilometre powertrain warranty. Check out their showroom at 2720 Barlow Trail NE or online at www.mitsu.ca.
