In the upcoming matchup versus the New Jersey Devils, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, can we expect Alexander Ovechkin to score a goal for the Washington Capitals? Let’s dig into the most important stats and trends to determine which prop bets you should be considering.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Devils?

Odds to score a goal this game: +175 (Bet $10 to win $17.50 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin 2023-24 stats and insights

• In 25 of 79 games last season, Ovechkin scored — and six times he scored multiple goals.
• He took 15 shots in four games against the Devils last season, and scored three goals.
• On the power play, Ovechkin produced 13 goals and 15 assists.
• He took 3.3 shots per game, sinking 11.4% of them.

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Devils 2023-24 defensive stats

• The Devils ranked 26th in goals against, conceding 281 total goals (3.4 per game) in league play.
• The Devils did not have a shutout win last season. As a team, they averaged 20.3 hits and 13.6 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Devils game info

• Game Day: Saturday, October 19, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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