Capitals Crush Flames 7-3 Behind McMichael's Two Goals

Washington snaps 3-game skid with dominant win over Calgary.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Washington Capitals ended their 3-game losing streak with a decisive 7-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Capitals forward Connor McMichael led the way with two goals, while Justin Sourdif added a goal and two assists.

Why it matters

The win was an important bounce-back performance for the Capitals, who had lost three straight games prior to Monday's matchup. The Flames, meanwhile, suffered a lopsided defeat that could impact their playoff positioning in the tight Western Conference race.

The details

In addition to McMichael's pair of goals, the Capitals got contributions from several other players. Justin Sourdif recorded a goal and two assists, while Hendrix Lapierre, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Nicklas Backstrom, and Alex Ovechkin also found the back of the net for Washington.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Connor McMichael

A forward for the Washington Capitals who scored two goals in the win over the Flames.

Justin Sourdif

A Capitals forward who recorded a goal and two assists in the victory.

Hendrix Lapierre

A Capitals player who scored a goal in the 7-3 win over Calgary.

Evgeny Kuznetsov

A Capitals forward who found the back of the net in the dominant win.

Nicklas Backstrom

A Capitals player who scored a goal in the lopsided victory over the Flames.

Alex Ovechkin

The Capitals' star forward who also contributed a goal in the 7-3 win.

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What they’re saying

“We really needed a win like this to get our momentum back. The guys came out focused and executed our game plan to perfection.”

— Peter Laviolette, Head Coach, Washington Capitals (The Washington Post)

What’s next

The Capitals will look to build on this victory as they continue their playoff push, while the Flames will aim to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This decisive win was an important confidence-booster for the Capitals, who showed they can dominate a quality opponent like the Flames when they are playing their best hockey.