I was originally thinking this could be a letdown game for the Caps going home for just one game against a Western Conference opponent, but the Flames are on a long road trip themselves having gone to Washington from Detroit, and now they have to play a 1pm local time game. The Caps defense has looked very sound to start the season and the Flames have only scored 7 goals in their first 3 games. The Caps have only allowed 7 goals in their first 4 games while scoring 16, and they have yet to be down in a game when entering the third period. Take the Caps at home.