Will Connor McMichael Score a Goal Against the Wild on January 2?
Published 12:32 am Thursday, January 2, 2025
Should you wager on Connor McMichael to find the back of the net when the Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild go head to head on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to consider before putting any money down.
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Will Connor McMichael score a goal against the Wild?
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McMichael stats and insights
- McMichael has scored in 12 of 37 games this season, and had multiple goals in four of those games.
- He has not faced the Wild yet this season.
- On the power play, McMichael has accumulated three goals and four assists.
- McMichael averages 2.6 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 16.7%.
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Wild defensive stats
- The Wild have given up 102 goals in total (2.7 per game), which ranks seventh in the NHL for fewest goals allowed.
- So far this season, the Wild have not earned a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 19.5 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game.
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McMichael recent games
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | Home | W 3-1 |
| 12/29/2024 | Red Wings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:13 | Away | L 4-2 |
| 12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 12/23/2024 | Bruins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:56 | Away | L 4-1 |
| 12/22/2024 | Kings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | Home | W 3-1 |
| 12/20/2024 | Hurricanes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:14 | Home | W 3-1 |
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:30 | Away | L 3-2 |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:39 | Away | L 3-1 |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | Home | W 4-2 |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:30 | Away | W 2-1 OT |
Capitals vs. Wild game info
- Game Day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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