When the Washington Capitals take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, will Alexander Ovechkin find the back of the net? Below, we analyze the numbers and trends you need to know before making any player prop bets.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Lightning?

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

• In two of six games this season, Ovechkin has scored — but he has no games with multiple goals.
• He has not played against the Lightning yet this season.
• He has picked up one assist, but hasn’t scored a goal, on the power play.
• He takes 3.2 shots per game, and converts 10.5% of them.

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Lightning defensive stats

• The Lightning have conceded 24 goals in total (3.4 per game), which ranks 14th in the league in goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Lightning have not earned a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 16.7 hits and 16.7 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Lightning game info

• Game Day: Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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