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Calgary hosts Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Saddledome. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Home matchupCGYVSWSH
CGYVSWSH3:30 PM ET
Scotiabank Saddledome
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WhenSat, Dec 5 · 3:30 PM ET
WhereScotiabank Saddledome
OpponentWashington Capitals
Washington CapitalsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Calgary hosts Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is 3:30 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet. Next up: vs. Nashville Predators on December 8.
The question to watch
How do the Flames match up with Capitals at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Washington Capitals
Calgary hosts Washington Capitals. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| WSH | CGY | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.08 | 3.71 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.0 | 30.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 79.5 | 81.8 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.58 | 2.57 |
Leaders
- CGY · GoalsJoel Farabee · 5
- CGY · AssistsMatt Coronato · 11
- CGY · PointsJoel Farabee · 15
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 10
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 9
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 12
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