On Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals match up against the Dallas Stars. Is Alexander Ovechkin going to find the back of the net in this game? Take a look at the numbers and insights below before making a wager on 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

• Ovechkin scored in 25 of 79 games last season, and had multiple goals in six of those games.
• In two games versus the Stars last season, he scored one goal on seven shots.
• On the power play, he scored 13 goals while picking up 15 assists.
• He posted an 11.4% shooting percentage, taking 3.3 shots per game.

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Stars 2023-24 defensive stats

• Defensively, the Stars were one of the stingiest squads in league play, giving up 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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