In the upcoming contest versus the Montreal Canadiens, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, can we expect Alexander Ovechkin to light the lamp for the Washington Capitals? Let’s dig into the most important stats and trends to determine which player props you should be strongly considering.

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Will Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Canadiens?

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• Ovechkin has scored in three of eight games this season, with multiple goals in one of those games.
• This is his first matchup of the season versus the Canadiens.
• Ovechkin has picked up one assist on the power play.
• He takes 3.3 shots per game, and converts 15.4% of them.

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Canadiens defensive stats

• The Canadiens are 28th in goals allowed, conceding 40 total goals (four per game) in the league.
• So far this season, the Canadiens have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 22.9 hits and 19.8 blocked shots per game.

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Capitals vs. Canadiens game info

• Game Day: Thursday, October 31, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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