Can we anticipate Alexander Ovechkin lighting the lamp when the Washington Capitals play the Buffalo Sabres at 7:00 PM ET on Monday? To assist you with your bets, take a look at the stats and trends below.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Sabres?

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 14 of 23 games this season, Ovechkin has scored — and four times he scored multiple goals.
• This is his first matchup of the season against the Sabres.
• On the power play he has five goals, plus three assists.
• He takes 3.8 shots per game, and converts 21.6% of them.

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Sabres defensive stats

• The Sabres have conceded 136 goals in total (3.4 per game), which ranks 27th in the league in goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Sabres have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 21.3 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.

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Ovechkin recent games

Capitals vs. Sabres game info

• Game Day: Monday, January 6, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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