In the upcoming contest against the Carolina Hurricanes, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, can we count on Evgeni Malkin to light the lamp for the Pittsburgh Penguins? Let’s dig into the most relevant numbers and trends to determine which prop bets you should be considering.

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Will Evgeni Malkin score a goal against the Hurricanes?

Odds to score a goal this game: +230 (Bet $10 to win $23.00 if he scores a goal)

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Malkin stats and insights

• In two of five games this season, Malkin has scored — but he has no games with multiple goals.
• This is his first matchup of the season versus the Hurricanes.
• He has picked up four assists, but hasn’t scored a goal, on the power play.
• Malkin’s shooting percentage is 15.4%, and he averages 2.6 shots per game.

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Hurricanes defensive stats

• The Hurricanes have conceded six goals in total (three per game), the fourth-fewest allowed in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Hurricanes have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 18 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game.

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Penguins vs. Hurricanes game info

• Game Day: Friday, October 18, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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