When the Washington Capitals take on the New Jersey Devils on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, will Alexander Ovechkin light the lamp? Below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to know before making any player prop bets.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Devils?

Odds to score a goal this game: +140 (Bet $10 to win $14.00 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin 2023-24 stats and insights

• Ovechkin scored in 25 of 79 games last season, and had multiple goals in six of those games.
• He scored three goals against the Devils last season in four games (15 shots).
• On the power play, Ovechkin posted 13 goals and 15 assists.
• Ovechkin’s shooting percentage last season was 11.4%. He averaged 3.3 shots per game.

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Devils 2023-24 defensive stats

• The Devils conceded 281 total goals (3.4 per game), ranking 26th in league play in goals against.
• The Devils did not earn a shutout last season. Their skaters averaged 20.3 hits and 13.6 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Devils game info

• Game Day: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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