Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Red Wings on December 29?
Published 12:42 am Sunday, December 29, 2024
When the Washington Capitals take on the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, will Alexander Ovechkin find the back of the net? Below, we analyze the stats and trends you need to know before making any prop bets.
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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Red Wings?
Odds to score a goal this game: +165 (Bet $10 to win $16.50 if he scores a goal)
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Ovechkin stats and insights
- Ovechkin has scored in 11 of 19 games this season, and had multiple goals in four of those games.
- This is his first matchup of the season versus the Red Wings.
- On the power play, Ovechkin has accumulated four goals and three assists.
- He takes 3.5 shots per game, and converts 24.2% of them.
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Red Wings defensive stats
- The Red Wings are 22nd in goals allowed, giving up 116 total goals (3.3 per game) in the league.
- So far this season, the Red Wings have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 17.4 hits and 15.1 blocked shots per game.
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Ovechkin recent games
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:58 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 11/18/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:06 | Away | W 6-2 |
| 11/17/2024 | Golden Knights | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14:53 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 11/15/2024 | Avalanche | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 11/13/2024 | Maple Leafs | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | Home | L 4-3 OT |
| 11/9/2024 | Blues | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:41 | Away | W 8-1 |
| 11/8/2024 | Penguins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:39 | Home | L 4-2 |
| 11/6/2024 | Predators | 2 | 1 | 1 | 19:12 | Home | W 3-2 |
| 11/3/2024 | Hurricanes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:03 | Away | L 4-2 |
| 11/2/2024 | Blue Jackets | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:35 | Home | W 7-2 |
Capitals vs. Red Wings game info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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