Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Canucks on January 8?
Published 12:52 am Wednesday, January 8, 2025
When the Washington Capitals square off against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET, will Alexander Ovechkin light the lamp? Below, we analyze the stats and trends you need to know before making any prop bets.
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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Canucks?
Odds to score a goal this game: +115 (Bet $10 to win $11.50 if he scores a goal)
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Ovechkin stats and insights
- Ovechkin has scored in 14 of 24 games this season, and had multiple goals in four of those games.
- He has not faced the Canucks yet this season.
- Ovechkin has picked up five goals and three assists on the power play.
- Ovechkin’s shooting percentage is 20.4%, and he averages 3.9 shots per game.
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Canucks defensive stats
- The Canucks are 16th in goals allowed, giving up 125 total goals (3.2 per game) in the league.
- So far this season, the Canucks have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 28.5 hits and 14.8 blocked shots per game.
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Ovechkin recent games
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | Away | L 4-3 SO |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17:44 | Home | W 7-4 |
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:10 | Home | L 4-3 SO |
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:14 | Home | W 3-1 |
| 12/29/2024 | Red Wings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:22 | Away | L 4-2 |
| 12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:58 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 11/18/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:06 | Away | W 6-2 |
| 11/17/2024 | Golden Knights | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14:53 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 11/15/2024 | Avalanche | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | Away | W 5-2 |
| 11/13/2024 | Maple Leafs | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | Home | L 4-3 OT |
Capitals vs. Canucks game info
- Game Day: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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