Flames vs Capitals: Battle for Playoff Spot

0:00On March 9th, here's the latest surrounding the Calgary Flames. The Calgary Flames hit the road for a 5-game trip starting tonight against the Washington Capitals. After a solid win over Carolina on Saturday, the Flames sit at 25 wins, 30 losses, and 7 overtime losses for 57 points. The Capitals lead with 31 wins, 26 losses, and 7 overtime losses for 69 points. This match-up kicks off a back-to-back set for Calgary in a busy stretch since the Olympic break. Devon Coolley gets the start in net for the Flames, with Dustin Wolf backing him up for tomorrow's game against the Rangers. Victor Olofsen makes his debut up front, while Zach Wyclowd sits out with an upper body injury from the weekend. The Flames showed grit and beating a tired Carolina squad, leaning on their checking line despite recent trades shaking up the roster. That win meant a lot in the locker room, after losing key pieces like Nazine Codry and Mackenzie Wegar this week. With just 20 games left, the depleted Flames plan to scrap hard every night, even if the playoffs looked tough.

1:05Meanwhile, the Capitals start Logan Thompson in goal, and are 7 points behind Boston for the East's last playoff spot. They traded veterans like John Carlson at the deadline, and seemed geared toward next season, rather than pushing now. Head to head, Washington won the first meeting 3-1 back in January. Calgary edges them on penalty kill at 82%, but trails and wins, power play, and expected goals share. A few Flames like Sam Hanjek and Jonathan Huberdo remain sidelined, while the caps are mostly healthy. D&N is sponsored by our partner. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Help for nighttime listening, ISOLISOLPILO.COM