Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal when the Washington Capitals play the Dallas Stars on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? In the article below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to know before betting any player props.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Stars?

Odds to score a goal this game: +165 (Bet $10 to win $16.50 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin 2023-24 stats and insights

• In 25 of 79 games last season, Ovechkin scored — and six times he scored multiple goals.
• He attempted seven shots in two games against the Stars last season, and scored one goal.
• Ovechkin recorded 13 goals and 15 assists on the power play.
• Ovechkin’s shooting percentage last season was 11.4%. He averaged 3.3 shots per game.

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Stars 2023-24 defensive stats

• The Stars allowed 232 total goals (2.8 per game), the eighth-fewest in league play.
• The Stars did not shut out an opponent last season. They averaged 17.8 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Stars game info

• Game Day: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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