For people wanting to bet on the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET, is Alexander Ovechkin a player who is likely light the lamp? We break it all down in the article below.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Blue Jackets?

Odds to score a goal this game: +120 (Bet $10 to win $12.00 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• Ovechkin has scored in four of nine games this season, with multiple goals in one of those games.
• He has not faced the Blue Jackets yet this season.
• Ovechkin has picked up two assists on the power play.
• Ovechkin’s shooting percentage is 18.5%, and he averages 3.0 shots per game.

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Blue Jackets defensive stats

• The Blue Jackets have given up 31 goals in total (3.1 per game), which ranks ninth in the NHL for fewest goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Blue Jackets have not secured a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 17.8 hits and 14.3 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets game info

• Game Day: Saturday, November 2, 2024
• Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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