Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Penguins on January 18?
Published 12:52 am Saturday, January 18, 2025
In the upcoming matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, can we bet on Alexander Ovechkin to light the lamp for the Washington Capitals? Let’s dig into the most important stats and trends to figure out which prop bets you should be strongly considering.
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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Penguins?
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
- In 16 of 29 games this season, Ovechkin has scored — and four times he scored multiple goals.
- In one game against the Penguins this season, he has attempted five shots, but has not scored a goal.
- Ovechkin has picked up five goals and four assists on the power play.
- Ovechkin averages 3.6 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 20%.
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Penguins defensive stats
- The Penguins are 32nd in goals allowed, conceding 171 total goals (3.6 per game) in the NHL.
- So far this season, the Penguins have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 19.4 hits and 15.2 blocked shots per game.
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Ovechkin recent games
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2025 | Senators | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:34 | Away | W 1-0 OT |
| 1/14/2025 | Ducks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | Home | W 3-0 |
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | Away | W 4-1 |
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | Home | L 3-2 OT |
| 1/8/2025 | Canucks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:55 | Home | W 2-1 OT |
| 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 |
Capitals vs. Penguins game info
- Game Day: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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