Matt Coronato scored to help the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 3-1, winning to move into a playoff spot despite Alex Ovechkin getting one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.

Analyzing Tuesday’s Calgary Flames at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

First-period goals by Martin Pospisil and Matt Coronato held up as the visiting Calgary Flames upset the red-hot Washington Capitals 3-1 on Tuesday. Jonathan Huberdeau also scored for the Flames, who have won consecutive games and moved into the Western Conference's second wild-card position.

Alex Ovechkin is kept off the scoresheet as the Capitals stumble out of the gate and never find their footing in a 5-2 loss to the Blues.

Likely – Brandon Tanev (Kraken), Joel Armia (Canadiens), and Ryan Donato (Blackhawks). Never say never – Brock Nelson (Islanders), Mikko Rantanen (Hurricanes), and Brad Marchand (Bruins).

Calgary Flames (27-21-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (38-11-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Calgary Flames after Alexander Ovechkin recorded a hat trick in ...

Caps continue lengthy homestand with eight-game point streak, 16-game home point streak

The Washington Capitals are coming from a huge 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers, where Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick (two goals in the second period and one