When the Washington Capitals face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday at 12:30 PM ET, will Connor McMichael find the back of the net? Below, we break down the stats and trends you need to consider before making any player prop bets.

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Will Connor McMichael score a goal against the Lightning?

Odds to score a goal this game: +320 (Bet $10 to win $32.00 if he scores a goal)

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McMichael stats and insights

• In 17 of 59 games this season, McMichael has scored — and four times he scored multiple goals.
• He has not scored versus the Lightning this season in two games (two shots).
• He has four goals on the power play, and also six assists.
• He has a 16.3% shooting percentage, attempting 2.2 shots per game.

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Lightning defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Lightning are one of the stingiest squads in the NHL, giving up 154 goals in total (2.7 per game) which ranks sixth.
• So far this season, the Lightning have not secured a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 18.3 hits and 14.4 blocked shots per game.

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McMichael recent games

Capitals vs. Lightning game info

• Game Day: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Game Time: 12:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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