Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Lightning on March 1?

Published 6:33 pm Friday, February 28, 2025

Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal when the Washington Capitals face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday at 12:30 PM ET? In the article below, we break down the stats and trends you need to know before betting any props.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Lightning?

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Odds to score a goal this game: +115 (Bet $10 to win $11.50 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

  • Ovechkin has scored in 23 of 43 games this season, and had multiple goals in five of those games.
  • In one game versus the Lightning this season, he has not scored. In terms of shots, he has taken two of them.
  • He has eight goals on the power play, and also six assists.
  • He takes 3.8 shots per game, and converts 18.4% of them.

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Lightning defensive stats

  • The Lightning have conceded 154 goals in total (2.7 per game), which ranks sixth in the league for fewest goals allowed.
  • So far this season, the Lightning have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 18.3 hits and 14.4 blocked shots per game.

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Ovechkin recent games

Date Opponent Points Goals Assists Time On Ice Home/Away Result
2/27/2025 Blues 0 0 0 20:44 Home L 5-2
2/25/2025 Flames 1 1 0 23:36 Home L 3-1
2/23/2025 Oilers 3 3 0 16:29 Home W 7-3
2/22/2025 Penguins 0 0 0 18:00 Away W 8-3
2/9/2025 Utah Hockey Club 3 0 3 18:31 Home L 5-4 SO
2/6/2025 Flyers 1 1 0 18:21 Away W 4-3
2/4/2025 Panthers 1 1 0 20:23 Home W 6-3
2/1/2025 Jets 1 1 0 14:09 Home L 5-4 OT
1/30/2025 Senators 3 1 2 22:11 Away L 5-4 OT
1/28/2025 Flames 0 0 0 16:47 Away W 3-1

Capitals vs. Lightning game info

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