In the upcoming matchup against the Washington Capitals, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, can we bet on Nikita Kucherov to light the lamp for the Tampa Bay Lightning? Let’s dig into the most relevant stats and trends to figure out which player props you should be thinking about.

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Will Nikita Kucherov score a goal against the Capitals?

Odds to score a goal this game: +105 (Bet $10 to win $10.50 if he scores a goal)

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Kucherov stats and insights

• Kucherov has scored in five of seven games this season, including multiple goals in a game twice.
• He has not played against the Capitals yet this season.
• On the power play, Kucherov has accumulated one goal and three assists.
• Kucherov’s shooting percentage is 25.8%, and he averages 4.4 shots per game.

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Capitals defensive stats

• The Capitals have conceded 18 goals in total (three per game), which ranks eighth in the league for fewest goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Capitals have not registered a shutout win. As a team, they average 24.5 hits and 18 blocked shots per game.

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Lightning vs. Capitals game info

• Game Day: Saturday, October 26, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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