For people wanting to wager on the upcoming battle between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, is Alexander Ovechkin a player who is likely score a goal? We break it all down in the piece below.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Hurricanes?

Odds to score a goal this game: +190 (Bet $10 to win $19.00 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• Ovechkin has scored in five of 10 games this season, with multiple goals in one of those games.
• This is his first game of the season versus the Hurricanes.
• Ovechkin has picked up two assists on the power play.
• Ovechkin’s shooting percentage is 19.4%, and he averages 3.1 shots per game.

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Hurricanes defensive stats

• On defense, the Hurricanes are the stingiest squad in the league by giving up 21 total goals (2.3 per game).
• So far this season, the Hurricanes have not earned a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 17.1 hits and 10.9 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Hurricanes game info

• Game Day: Sunday, November 3, 2024
• Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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