In the upcoming tilt versus the St. Louis Blues, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, can we count on Alexander Ovechkin to score a goal for the Washington Capitals? 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 Alexander Ovechkin score a goal against the Blues?

Odds to score a goal this game: +110 (Bet $10 to win $11.00 if he scores a goal)

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Ovechkin stats and insights

• Ovechkin has scored in 23 of 42 games this season, and had multiple goals in five of those games.
• He has taken five shots in one game versus the Blues this season, and has scored two goals.
• On the power play, Ovechkin has accumulated eight goals and six assists.
• Ovechkin’s shooting percentage is 18.9%, and he averages 3.8 shots per game.

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Blues defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Blues are giving up 177 total goals (three per game) which ranks 19th in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Blues have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 24.1 hits and 14.6 blocked shots per game.

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Ovechkin recent games

Capitals vs. Blues game info

• Game Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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