The Washington Capitals host the Calgary Flames after Alexander Ovechkin's hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers in the Capitals' 7-3 win.

Alexander Ovechkin is officially on another one of his trademark goal-scoring heaters. He's scored eight goals in as many games played since Jan. 30. The 39-year-old captain of the Washington Capitals notched his 30th goal of the season on Tuesday in the third period against the Calgary Flames.

The Flames are headed on a six-game road trip that could catapult them into the playoffs or make them sellers at the NHL trade deadline.

Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal when the Washington Capitals square off against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET? In the article below, we analyze the stats and trends you need to consider before betting any props.

Alexander Ovechkin was born to play hockey.  The future NHL superstar was raised in Russia by a family of athletes. His mother, Tatyana, was a two-time Olympic

The Calgary Flames are in a fight for their playoff lives. With 57 games played and a couple of different positions possible in the Pacific Division and the wild card playoff races, every game counts.

Normally the NHL is coming out of the dog days of the regular season in late February as teams begin the final push for a playoff berth.

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 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Calgary Flames after Alexander Ovechkin recorded a hat trick in the Capitals' 7-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers. Washington is 38-11-8 overall and ...