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Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames

NHLregular • 2025-2026 Season
completed
Flames logo
Flames
Calgary
1
vs
Capitals logo
Capitals
Washington
3
CGY 53%47% WSH
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Capitals (away)
Flames (home)
47%
Win probability
53%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Capitals defeated the Flames 3-1.

Our model predicted the Flames would win with 53% confidence, but the Capitals pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Flames and was a notable factor: Calgary Flames are 0-0 at home this season
  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Capitals and was a contributing factor: Washington Capitals offense (3.2 PPG) outpaces Calgary Flames (2.5 PPG)
  • Recent Form favored the Capitals and was a contributing factor: Washington Capitals (29-23) in better form than Calgary Flames (23-27)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Capitals won 1-3

Capitals won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Flames at 53%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

WSH
CGY
Home Field Advantage
Offensive Efficiency
Recent Form
Defensive Efficiency
Favours WSH|Favours CGY

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 2/28/2026, 11:46:01 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Flames has a 53% win probability, while Capitals has a 47% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

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