nhl Game Recap
Calgary Flames vs Washington Capitals Recap - Capitals Win 3-2
Washington needed a shootout to earn a 3-2 victory over Calgary on Monday in NHL action at Capital One Arena.
Washington won as a +112 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Connor McMichael, and Matthew Phillips each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Phillips opened the scoring for Washington.
Darcy Kuemper turned in a 38-save effort for the Capitals.
Calgary got goals from Dillon Dube, and Adam Ruzicka in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 21 of 23 shots for the Flames, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Washington scored 0 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Calgary went 1-for-5 with the man advantage.
Calgary outshot Washington 40-23 in the game.
Washington heads into a battle against the Senators. Calgary, meanwhile, will have their next action against Buffalo.