Will Alexander Ovechkin light the lamp when the Washington Capitals square off against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET? In the article below, we analyze the numbers and trends you need to consider before betting any props.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Red Wings?

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

• Ovechkin has scored in 11 of 19 games this season, and had multiple goals in four of those games.
• This is his first matchup of the season against the Red Wings.
• On the power play, Ovechkin has accumulated four goals and three assists.
• He takes 3.5 shots per game, and converts 24.2% of them.

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Red Wings defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Red Wings are giving up 116 total goals (3.3 per game) which ranks 22nd in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Red Wings have not earned a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 17.4 hits and 15.1 blocked shots per game.

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Ovechkin recent games

Capitals vs. Red Wings game info

• Game Day: Sunday, December 29, 2024
• Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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