In the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, can we expect Alexander Ovechkin to light the lamp for the Washington Capitals? Let’s dive into the most relevant stats and trends to figure out which prop bets you should be strongly considering.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Lightning?

Odds to score a goal this game: +165 (Bet $10 to win $16.50 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• Ovechkin has scored in two of six games this season, but only one goal each time.
• He has not played against the Lightning yet this season.
• Ovechkin has picked up one assist on the power play.
• He has a 10.5% shooting percentage, attempting 3.2 shots per game.

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Lightning defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Lightning are conceding 24 total goals (3.4 per game) which ranks 14th in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Lightning have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 16.7 hits and 16.7 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Lightning game info

• Game Day: Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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