In the upcoming tilt versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, can we bet on Alexander Ovechkin to score a goal for the Washington Capitals? Let’s dive into the most relevant stats and trends to determine which prop bets you should be strongly considering.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Penguins?

Odds to score a goal this game: +120 (Bet $10 to win $12.00 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• Ovechkin has scored in seven of 12 games this season, with multiple goals in one of those games.
• He has not played against the Penguins yet this season.
• Ovechkin has picked up one goal and two assists on the power play.
• Ovechkin’s shooting percentage is 20.0%, and he averages 3.3 shots per game.

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Penguins defensive stats

• The Penguins are 31st in goals allowed, conceding 57 total goals (3.8 per game) in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Penguins have not registered a shutout win. As a team, they average 20.7 hits and 14.3 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Penguins game info

• Game Day: Friday, November 8, 2024
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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