For those wanting to wager on the upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals on Friday at 7:30 PM ET, is Sidney Crosby a player who is likely light the lamp? We dissect all the stats in the piece below.

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Will Sidney Crosby score a goal against the Capitals?

Odds to score a goal this game: +185 (Bet $10 to win $18.50 if he scores a goal)

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Crosby stats and insights

• In four of 15 games this season, Crosby has scored — including two games with multiple goals.
• This is his first game of the season versus the Capitals.
• On the power play he has two goals, plus four assists.
• He has a 13.3% shooting percentage, attempting 3.0 shots per game.

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Capitals defensive stats

• The Capitals have given up 35 goals in total (2.9 per game), which ranks sixth in the league for fewest goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Capitals have not registered a shutout win. As a team, they average 23.7 hits and 18.4 blocked shots per game.

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Crosby recent games

Penguins vs. Capitals game info

• Game Day: Friday, November 8, 2024
• Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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