Should you wager on Connor McMichael to light the lamp when the Washington Capitals and the Dallas Stars go head to head on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dissect all the stats you need to know before putting any money down.

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Will Connor McMichael score a goal against the Stars?

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McMichael 2023-24 stats and insights

• McMichael scored in 16 of 80 games last season, including multiple goals in a game twice.
• He took two shots in two games against the Stars last season, but did not score.
• On the power play, he scored two goals while picking up four assists.
• McMichael’s shooting percentage last season was 13.3%. He averaged 1.6 shots per game.

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Stars 2023-24 defensive stats

• Defensively, the Stars were one of the stingiest units in NHL action, allowing 232 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank eighth.
• 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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