Should you wager on Sidney Crosby to find the back of the net when the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens face off on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to consider before making any bets.

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Will Sidney Crosby score a goal against the Canadiens?

Odds to score a goal this game: +130 (Bet $10 to win $13.00 if he scores a goal)

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Crosby stats and insights

• Crosby has scored in two of 12 games this season, with multiple goals in one of those games.
• He has taken zero shots in one game versus the Canadiens this season, but has not scored.
• He has one goal on the power play, and also four assists.
• He takes 2.8 shots per game, and converts 9.1% of them.

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Canadiens defensive stats

• On defense, the Canadiens are giving up 46 total goals (4.2 per game) which ranks 29th in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Canadiens have not earned a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 22.9 hits and 20.2 blocked shots per game.

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Penguins vs. Canadiens game info

• Game Day: Saturday, November 2, 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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