Flames-Capitals preview

by Matt Bachota · November 20, 2017

11-20 Flames (11-8) at Capitals (11-9-1)

TV: NBC Sports Washington

Last game for Calgary: 5-4 win at Philadelphia

Sean Monahan-Hat Trick and assist
Johnny Gaudreau-Goal and 2 assists
T.J. Brodie and Kris Versteeg-2 assists

Last game for Washington: 3-1 win vs Minnesota

Evgeny Kuznetsov and T.J. Oshie- Goal and assist each
Dmitry Orlov-goal
Braden Holtby 30 saves

Notes for the Capitals- The Capitals have scored an average of 2.81 goals per game, which ranks 22nd in the NHL. Washington has also given up an average of 3.14 goals per game, which is 11th-worst. In other words, they are giving up more goals than they are scoring. The team currently ranks 28th in the NHL in shots taken per game, at 29.3. Ovechkin played in his 941st NHL Game on November 16 against the Colorado Avalanche, passing Kelly Miller for third for Games Played with the Caps.