Can we anticipate Alexander Ovechkin scoring a goal when the Washington Capitals take on the Minnesota Wild at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday? To assist you with your bets, check out the numbers and trends below.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Wild?

Odds to score a goal this game: +145 (Bet $10 to win $14.50 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• In 12 of 21 games this season, Ovechkin has scored — and four times he scored multiple goals.
• This is his first matchup of the season against the Wild.
• On the power play he has four goals, plus three assists.
• He takes 3.7 shots per game, and converts 22.1% of them.

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Wild defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Wild are one of the stingiest units in the NHL, conceding 102 goals in total (2.7 per game) which ranks seventh.
• So far this season, the Wild have not earned a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 19.5 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game.

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Ovechkin recent games

Capitals vs. Wild game info

• Game Day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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