Should you wager on Alexander Ovechkin to score a goal when the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins face off on Friday at 7:30 PM ET? In the piece below, we analyze all the numbers you need to know before making any bets.

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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.
• This is his first matchup of the season versus the Penguins.
• On the power play, Ovechkin has accumulated one goal and two assists.
• He takes 3.3 shots per game, and converts 20% of them.

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Penguins defensive stats

• The Penguins have conceded 57 goals in total (3.8 per game), which ranks 31st in the league in goals allowed.
• 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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