Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Wild on January 2?
Published 12:42 am Thursday, January 2, 2025
In the upcoming matchup versus the Minnesota Wild, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, can we expect Alexander Ovechkin to score a goal for the Washington Capitals? Let’s dig into the most relevant numbers and trends to determine which prop bets you should be strongly considering.
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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Wild?
Odds to score a goal this game: +145 (Bet $10 to win $14.50 if he scores a goal)
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Ovechkin stats and insights
- In 12 of 21 games this season, Ovechkin has scored — and four times he scored multiple goals.
- This is his first game of the season against the Wild.
- He has four goals on the power play, and also three assists.
- Ovechkin’s shooting percentage is 22.1%, and he averages 3.7 shots per game.
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Wild defensive stats
- On the defensive side, the Wild are one of the stingiest squads in the NHL, conceding 102 goals in total (2.7 per game) which ranks seventh.
- So far this season, the Wild have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 19.5 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game.
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Ovechkin recent games
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:14 | Home | W 3-1 |
| 12/29/2024 | Red Wings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:22 | Away | L 4-2 |
| 12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:58 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 11/18/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:06 | Away | W 6-2 |
| 11/17/2024 | Golden Knights | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14:53 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 11/15/2024 | Avalanche | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 11/13/2024 | Maple Leafs | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | Home | L 4-3 OT |
| 11/9/2024 | Blues | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:41 | Away | W 8-1 |
| 11/8/2024 | Penguins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:39 | Home | L 4-2 |
| 11/6/2024 | Predators | 2 | 1 | 1 | 19:12 | Home | W 3-2 |
Capitals vs. Wild game info
- Game Day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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