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Capitals snap 3-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Flames

On March 9, 2026, the Washington Capitals defeated the Calgary Flames 7-3 in Washington.
Following turnovers, the Flames scored back-to-back short-handed goals within 1:16 after Washington's mistakes, with a Coleman breakaway and a Gridin backdoor finish.
Supporting the attack, Justin Sourdif had a goal and two assists while Connor McMichael scored twice, and Logan Thompson made 22 saves in the win.
The Capitals ended a two-game slide with the victory, while the Flames have lost five of their last six games, extending a poor run, and Ryan Leonard extended his point streak to three games.
Notably, the Flames play at the New York Rangers on Tuesday; the Capitals visit Philadelphia on Wednesday, and Ryan Strome has three points in two games since his trade to Calgary.

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