When the Pittsburgh Penguins square off against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, will Sidney Crosby light the lamp? Below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to know before making any player prop bets.

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Will Sidney Crosby score a goal against the Hurricanes?

Odds to score a goal this game: +175 (Bet $10 to win $17.50 if he scores a goal)

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Crosby stats and insights

• In one of five games this season, Crosby scored — and it was just the one goal.
• He has not played against the Hurricanes yet this season.
• On the power play, Crosby has accumulated one goal and two assists.
• He has an 8.3% shooting percentage, attempting 2.4 shots per game.

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Hurricanes defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Hurricanes are one of the stingiest units in the league, allowing six goals in total (three per game) which ranks fourth.
• 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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