Calgary Flames at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Washington Capitals on Mar 09, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 3, Washington Capitals 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals score | 7 |
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 | Justin Sourdif | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.28 | 3.01 |
| 2nd | Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:24 | 0.38 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Connor McMichael | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14:53 | 0.41 | 1.81 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:46 | WSH | Hendrix Lapierre | Martin Fehérváry, Declan Chisholm | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:13 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Aliaksei Protas, Dylan Strome | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 17:43 | WSH | Connor McMichael | Justin Sourdif, Anthony Beauvillier | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 16:08 | CGY | Matvei Gridin | Olli Määttä, Ryan Strome | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 17:39 | CGY | Blake Coleman | Mikael Backlund, Yan Kuznetsov | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 18:55 | CGY | Yegor Sharangovich | Joel Farabee | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 10:52 | WSH | Connor McMichael | — | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 11:15 | WSH | Justin Sourdif | — | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 17:14 | WSH | Ethen Frank | Brandon Duhaime, Hendrix Lapierre | 5v6 | 3–6 |
| 3rd 19:44 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Justin Sourdif | 5v5 | 3–7 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.86 | 4.25 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Hits | 15 | 20 |
| Blocks | 13 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:19 | 0.68 | 1.37 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.13 | 1.11 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:26 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.01 | 0.82 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 0.46 | 0.32 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:46 | 0.31 | 0.26 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.13 | 0.02 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.52 | -0.36 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.05 | -0.38 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.46 | -0.47 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:40 | 0.10 | -0.50 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:38 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:29 | 0.32 | -0.53 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:04 | 0.03 | -0.63 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.19 | -0.94 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.02 | -1.20 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Sourdif | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.28 | 3.01 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:24 | 0.38 | 1.93 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:53 | 0.41 | 1.81 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.45 | 1.73 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.01 | 1.34 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:07 | 0.04 | 1.30 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.25 | 1.26 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:11 | 0.00 | 1.22 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:12 | 0.04 | 1.06 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.47 | 0.93 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.17 | 0.93 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.36 | 0.66 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:04 | 0.44 | 0.53 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:34 | 0.21 | 0.11 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 22 | 28 | 78.6% | -2.53 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.62 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Calgary Flames 7–3 on Mar 09, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Washington Capitals generated 4.25 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 3.86 — the run of play matched the result, with Washington Capitals earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Justin Sourdif led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.01 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 23 of 26, worth 0.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 7–3 on Mar 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 7, Calgary Flames 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Justin Sourdif led all skaters at 3.01, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.25 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 3.86, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 26 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 29. High-danger chances went 18 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Devin Cooley stopped 22 of 28 (-2.53 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 23 of 26 (0.62 goals saved above expected).