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Cheese · 10-16-2023, 06:59 AM

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GAME NOTES: Flames @ Capitals – October 16, 2023

5 Things - Flames @ Capitals

That said, the focus Sunday was on making life a bit easier for goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who has turned aside 20 shots already while his team has been a man (or more) down.

Some of those stops have bordered on the inconceivable and to a man, Calgary's penalty-killers are bent on shoring things up in their own end of the rink.

"Marky's had to bail us out too many times and make some big saves that he shouldn't be in a position to have to make," forward Blake Coleman said. "The percentage on paper looks good, but we know there's a lot of things we need to clean up."

Matthew Phillips focused on fresh start with Capitals ahead of Flames matchup

“The Flames should have given him a better chance.

“Against the Leafs he hit the goal post and if that had gone in maybe the coach would’ve given him more time.

“I’m pleased he left, but his heart was in Calgary, no doubt about that.”

Caps Face Flames

Washington concludes a two-game season-opening homestand on Monday night when the Calgary Flames come into the District for the only time this season. Monday’s match with the Flames is the first of four straight against Canadian foes for the Caps; Washington visits Ottawa and Montreal later this week and the Caps host Toronto upon returning home.

Capitals Will Look For More Interior Presence Against Calgary Flames

One of the biggest issues in Friday’s affair was the lack of interior presence in the offensive zone. Whenever the Caps had sustained pressure, they could not get shots through to the net and did not have bodies in front of Jarry.

Washington Capitals Team Facts

The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Flames and Capitals at Capital One Arena.
The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Capitals have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as underdogs.
The 'Over 2.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in three of the last four games between the Flames and Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Calgary Flames Team Facts

The Flames have lost seven of their last eight Monday games as favorites.
The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
The Flames have won the third period in four of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Flames' last seven games as favorites.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

Tom Wilson has scored a goal in four of the Capitals' last five games as underdogs.
Evgeny Kuznetsov has recorded at least one point in seven of the Capitals' last eight games against the Flames.
Dylan Strome has recorded an assist in five of the Capitals' last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

Elias Lindholm has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against the Capitals.
Andrew Mangiapane has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames' last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Mikael Backlund has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Flames' last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Andrew Mangiapane ranks T3rd in the league for multi-goal game (1) this season.

10-16-2023, 06:59 AM	#1
Cheese Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Exp:	Calgary Flames at Washington Capitals 5pm TV: SNF, MNMT, RSNF - RADIO SN960 https://twitter.com/user/status/1713917718024650930 https://twitter.com/user/status/1713676121168847321 https://twitter.com/user/status/1713661023276658730 https://twitter.com/user/status/1713634938980065704 GAME NOTES: Flames @ Capitals – October 16, 2023 5 Things - Flames @ Capitals That said, the focus Sunday was on making life a bit easier for goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who has turned aside 20 shots already while his team has been a man (or more) down. Some of those stops have bordered on the inconceivable and to a man, Calgary's penalty-killers are bent on shoring things up in their own end of the rink. "Marky's had to bail us out too many times and make some big saves that he shouldn't be in a position to have to make," forward Blake Coleman said. "The percentage on paper looks good, but we know there's a lot of things we need to clean up." Matthew Phillips focused on fresh start with Capitals ahead of Flames matchup “The Flames should have given him a better chance. “Against the Leafs he hit the goal post and if that had gone in maybe the coach would’ve given him more time. “I’m pleased he left, but his heart was in Calgary, no doubt about that.” Caps Face Flames Washington concludes a two-game season-opening homestand on Monday night when the Calgary Flames come into the District for the only time this season. Monday’s match with the Flames is the first of four straight against Canadian foes for the Caps; Washington visits Ottawa and Montreal later this week and the Caps host Toronto upon returning home. Capitals Will Look For More Interior Presence Against Calgary Flames One of the biggest issues in Friday’s affair was the lack of interior presence in the offensive zone. Whenever the Caps had sustained pressure, they could not get shots through to the net and did not have bodies in front of Jarry. Washington Capitals Team Facts The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Flames and Capitals at Capital One Arena. The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents. The Capitals have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as underdogs. The 'Over 2.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in three of the last four games between the Flames and Capitals at Capital One Arena. Calgary Flames Team Facts The Flames have lost seven of their last eight Monday games as favorites. The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents. The Flames have won the third period in four of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak. The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Flames' last seven games as favorites. Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts Tom Wilson has scored a goal in four of the Capitals' last five games as underdogs. Evgeny Kuznetsov has recorded at least one point in seven of the Capitals' last eight games against the Flames. Dylan Strome has recorded an assist in five of the Capitals' last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents. Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts Elias Lindholm has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against the Capitals. Andrew Mangiapane has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames' last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents. Mikael Backlund has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Flames' last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents. Andrew Mangiapane ranks T3rd in the league for multi-goal game (1) this season. Last edited by Cheese; 10-16-2023 at 08:24 AM.