Will Nikita Kucherov Score a Goal Against the Canadiens on December 29?
Published 12:33 am Sunday, December 29, 2024
On Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, the Tampa Bay Lightning square off with the Montreal Canadiens. Is Nikita Kucherov going to light the lamp in this matchup? Check out the stats and insights below before making a bet on any player props.
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Will Nikita Kucherov score a goal against the Canadiens?
Odds to score a goal this game: +115 (Bet $10 to win $11.50 if he scores a goal)
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Kucherov stats and insights
- In 13 of 31 games this season, Kucherov has scored — including two games with multiple goals.
- This is his first game of the season against the Canadiens.
- Kucherov has picked up two goals and 19 assists on the power play.
- He has a 14.5% shooting percentage, attempting 3.3 shots per game.
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Canadiens defensive stats
- The Canadiens are 28th in goals allowed, giving up 122 total goals (3.5 per game) in the league.
- So far this season, the Canadiens have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 22.9 hits and 17.4 blocked shots per game.
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Kucherov recent games
| Date | Opponent | Points | Goals | Assists | Time On Ice | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Rangers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | Home | W 6-2 |
| 12/23/2024 | Panthers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:12 | Away | W 4-0 |
| 12/22/2024 | Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:47 | Home | L 4-2 |
| 12/19/2024 | Blues | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20:51 | Home | W 3-1 |
| 12/17/2024 | Blue Jackets | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | Home | W 5-3 |
| 12/14/2024 | Kraken | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | Away | W 5-1 |
| 12/12/2024 | Flames | 6 | 1 | 5 | 19:11 | Away | W 8-3 |
| 12/10/2024 | Oilers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:05 | Away | L 2-1 |
| 12/8/2024 | Canucks | 3 | 1 | 2 | 22:43 | Away | W 4-2 |
| 11/29/2024 | Predators | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | Away | W 3-2 OT |
Lightning vs. Canadiens game info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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