Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of becoming the NHL`s all-time leading scorer as Washington hosts Florida on Saturday evening. Ovechkin recently scored his 888th career goal, placing him just seven goals away from Wayne Gretzky`s record of 894. With 32 career hat tricks, another one would bring him even closer to Gretzky`s record as the regular season nears its end. The Capitals versus Panthers game is one of 14 NHL games scheduled for Saturday, also featuring a matchup between Vegas and Detroit.
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Top Goal Scorer Picks
Alex Ovechkin (Capitals LW) – Odds: +140 (FanDuel)
Model Prediction: 0.64 goals
The spotlight remains on Ovechkin as he approaches Gretzky`s record. Earlier this week, he moved within seven goals of tying the all-time mark. He scored the opening goal against Philadelphia, contributing to the Capitals` playoff push. Ovechkin needs seven more goals in the remaining regular-season games, and with Washington`s strong position in the Eastern Conference, the team can focus on supporting his record chase.
Brayden Point (Lightning C) – Odds: +194 (FanDuel)
Model Prediction: 0.52 goals
Point recently had a power-play assist, ending a four-game point drought. Despite going eight games without a goal, he has 32 goals this season. He`s playing against an Utah team that has conceded at least four goals in four of their last seven games. The model suggests this is an opportune moment for Point to end his goal-scoring drought.
Cole Caufield (Canadiens RW) – Odds: +180 (FanDuel)
Model Prediction: 0.53 goals
Caufield was scoreless in his last game despite registering three shots on goal, marking his first two-game goal drought since early February. However, he has scored in six of his last 10 games and consistently records at least three shots on goal. The model predicts Caufield to score 0.53 goals, indicating good value at these odds.
William Nylander (Maple Leafs RW) – Odds: +190 (Bet365)
Model Prediction: 0.55 goals
Nylander leads Toronto with 38 goals this season, ranking second in the NHL. Although he had two assists in his recent game, he hasn`t scored in the last two. He consistently puts shots on net, with at least three shots in five straight games and has scored in two of those. The model anticipates him returning to the scoresheet on Saturday.
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