In the upcoming contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, can we bet on Connor McMichael to score a goal for the Washington Capitals? Let’s dig into the most important stats and trends to figure out which player props you should be strongly considering.

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Will Connor McMichael score a goal against the Penguins?

Odds to score a goal this game: +240 (Bet $10 to win $24.00 if he scores a goal)

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McMichael stats and insights

• McMichael has scored in six of 12 games this season, including multiple goals in a game twice.
• He has not played against the Penguins yet this season.
• McMichael has no points on the power play.
• McMichael averages 3.3 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 20.5%.

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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 shut out an opponent. They are averaging 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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