For people looking to bet on the upcoming matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday at 7:30 PM ET, is Alexander Ovechkin a player who is likely score a goal? We break it all down in the piece below.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Penguins?

Odds to score a goal this game: +120 (Bet $10 to win $12.00 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• In seven of 12 games this season, Ovechkin has scored — and in one of those games he had multiple goals.
• This is his first game of the season versus the Penguins.
• On the power play he has one goal, plus two assists.
• Ovechkin averages 3.3 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 20%.

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Penguins defensive stats

• The Penguins have given up 57 goals in total (3.8 per game), which ranks 31st in the NHL in goals allowed.
• 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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