Should you wager on Alexander Ovechkin to find the back of the net when the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens face off on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dissect all the stats you need to consider before making any bets.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Canadiens?

Odds to score a goal this game: +130 (Bet $10 to win $13.00 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• In three of eight games this season, Ovechkin has scored — and in one of those games he had multiple goals.
• He has not faced the Canadiens yet this season.
• He has picked up one assist, but hasn’t scored a goal, on the power play.
• He takes 3.3 shots per game, and converts 15.4% of them.

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Canadiens defensive stats

• The Canadiens have conceded 40 goals in total (four per game), which ranks 28th in the NHL in goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Canadiens have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 22.9 hits and 19.8 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Canadiens game info

• Game Day: Thursday, October 31, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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