NHL Preview: Calgary Flames (27-21-8) vs. Washington Capitals (38-11-8)

Game Details

• Date: February 25, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
• TV Channels: ESPN+, MNMT, SNW
• Streaming: ESPN+, NHL.tv

Key Storylines

1. Capitals’ Home Dominance: The Washington Capitals have been dominant at home, extending their home point streak to 16 straight games (11-0-5) with a recent 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. They have not lost in regulation at home since November 23, 2024.
2. Flames’ Road Trip: The Calgary Flames are on a season-long six-game road trip, starting with this matchup against the Capitals. They are looking to build on their recent 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks, which halted an 0-2-1 skid.
3. Ovechkin’s Pursuit of History: Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Ovechkin recorded his 32nd career hat trick in the Capitals’ recent win over the Oilers, bringing him within 13 goals of breaking Gretzky’s record of 894 goals.

Players to Watch

• Alex Ovechkin (Capitals): Ovechkin has been in excellent form, with 29 goals and 17 assists this season. His scoring ability will be crucial for the Capitals.
• Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames): Huberdeau leads the Flames with 21 goals and 21 assists this season. His playmaking ability will be vital for the Flames.
• Tom Wilson (Capitals): Wilson has been contributing consistently, with six goals and four assists over the past 10 games. His physical presence and scoring ability will be important for the Capitals.

Goaltending Matchup

• Logan Thompson (Capitals): Thompson is expected to start for the Capitals. He has a record of 25-2-5 with a 2.25 GAA and a .920 SV% this season. Thompson conceded just a single goal on 33 shots in a 3-1 victory over the Flames in their previous meeting.
• Dustin Wolf (Flames): Wolf is expected to start for the Flames. He has a record of 20-11-3 with a 2.62 GAA and a .913 SV% this season. Wolf allowed three goals on 23 shots in a 3-1 loss against the Capitals in their previous meeting.

Calgary Flames                                 6.5

Washington Capitals                      – 205

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 24, 2025