Can we count on Evgeni Malkin lighting the lamp when the Pittsburgh Penguins play the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday? To help you with your bets, take a look at the stats and trends below.

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Will Evgeni Malkin score a goal against the Predators?

Odds to score a goal this game: +290 (Bet $10 to win $29.00 if he scores a goal)

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Malkin stats and insights

• In seven of 33 games this season, Malkin has scored — but just one goal each time.
• He has not faced the Predators yet this season.
• He has one goal on the power play, and also six assists.
• Malkin averages 2.0 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 10.8%.

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Predators defensive stats

• On defense, the Predators are allowing 98 total goals (3.1 per game) which ranks 17th in the league.
• So far this season, the Predators have not secured a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 26.6 hits and 14.6 blocked shots per game.

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Malkin recent games

Penguins vs. Predators game info

• Game Day: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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