On Friday at 7:30 PM ET, the Washington Capitals match up against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Is Alexander Ovechkin going to light the lamp in this contest? Take a look at the stats and insights below before making a wager on any player props.

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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

• In seven of 12 games this season, Ovechkin has scored — and in one of those games he had multiple goals.
• This is his first game of the season against the Penguins.
• On the power play he has one goal, plus two assists.
• He has a 20% shooting percentage, attempting 3.3 shots per game.

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Penguins defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Penguins are giving up 57 total goals (3.8 per game) which ranks 31st 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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