Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Calgary Flames on Jan 23, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 3, Calgary Flames 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:30 | 1.13 | 1.71 |
| 2nd | Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.03 | 1.58 |
| 3rd | Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.52 | 1.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:09 | CGY | Morgan Frost | Connor Zary | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:33 | WSH | Hendrix Lapierre | John Carlson, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 07:35 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Tom Wilson, Justin Sourdif | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:07 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Dylan Strome, Martin Fehérváry | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 38 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.56 | 1.94 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 53.8% | 46.2% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Hits | 17 | 21 |
| Blocks | 22 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:30 | 1.13 | 1.71 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.03 | 1.58 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.52 | 1.37 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:32 | 0.33 | 1.28 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:07 | 0.66 | 1.18 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.18 | 0.89 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.30 | 0.75 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:42 | 0.25 | 0.53 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:49 | 0.93 | 0.52 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:24 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.42 | 0.44 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.39 | 0.31 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:12 | 0.30 | 0.26 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.12 | -0.04 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.09 | 0.83 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:46 | 0.08 | 0.66 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:26 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:13 | 0.06 | 0.44 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:16 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:07 | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:26 | 0.23 | 0.27 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:59 | 0.12 | -0.04 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:13 | 0.21 | -0.12 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:09 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:46 | 0.09 | -0.23 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.06 | -0.28 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:41 | 0.17 | -0.37 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:05 | 0.18 | -0.61 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.05 | -0.62 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.01 | -0.78 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.00 | -0.86 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 2.00 | W |
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 35 | 37 | 94.6% | 2.62 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Calgary Flames 3–1 on Jan 23, 2026.
Calgary Flames generated 1.94 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 5.56 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tom Wilson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.71 on 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Devin Cooley stopped 35 of 37, worth 2.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3–1 on Jan 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 3, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tom Wilson led all skaters at 1.71, on 0G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 1.94 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 5.56, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 38 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 26. High-danger chances went 25 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 25 of 26 (2.0 goals saved above expected); Devin Cooley stopped 35 of 37 (2.62 goals saved above expected).