5 Alex Ovechkin Player Props to Watch for Thursday vs. Panthers

Neil Parker

Last Updated: May 5, 2022 6:51 AM EDT • 1 min 23 sec read. Twitter link Google News Link

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates before a goal was overturned due to a hand pass against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Capital One Arena on April 24, 2022 in Washington, DC. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The Washington Capitals visit the Florida Panthers (-260) at FLA Live Arena for Game 2 of their first-round series Thursday, and Washington winger Alex Ovechkin has a handful of player props for bettors to look at from various sportsbooks.

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Ovechkin recorded an assist and four shots during Tuesday’s 4-2 win to help the Capitals take a 1-0 series lead. However, the Panthers are still -184 favorites to win the series against Washington at FanDuel Sportsbook.

It’s also worth noting Ovechkin missed the final three games of the regular season with an upper-body injury, but he showed little rust in his return.

The veteran winger recorded 50 goals and 90 points during the regular season, and his 1.89 goals and 24.32 shot attempts per 60 minutes ranked fourth and second in the league, respectively.

Additionally, Ovechkin’s nine shot attempts led all skaters in Game 1.

The Capitals are currently listed at +2500 to win the Stanley Cup at DraftKings Sportsbook, and Ovechkin is +5000 to win the second Conn Smythe Trophy in his decorated career.

Here’s a quick peek at Ovechkin’s player prop totals at DraftKings, FanDuel and Caesars Sportsbooks.

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Washington remains a huge underdog in Game 2, and as noted, the Caps aren’t projected to advance to Round 2 by beating the high-scoring Panthers. Still, Florida hasn’t been a strong defensive team.

The Panthers surrendered 13 high-danger scoring chances in Game 1, and they allowed the fourth most expected goals per 60 minutes among playoff teams during the regular season.

For what it’s worth, the Washington-Florida game has the highest Over/Under total on the docket at 7.0 goals at FanDuel, whereas DraftKings and Caesars are both hanging a 6.5 number.

Bookmakers are clearly expecting plenty of offense Thursday.

Finally, it’s worth noting that Caesars is offering the best odds across the board for Ovechkin’s highlighted props, especially on his points and power-play points props.Make sure to keep an eye on our Live Odds page throughout the week to get the best lines possible and connect with others in the SBR community on our popular sports betting forum.

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Neil Parker

A lifelong Cowboys, Cubs, Maple Leafs and Gators supporter, Neil has been covering sports in print and online since 2011. His past stops include USA TODAY, theScore, DraftKings Playbook and RotoWire among others. He's a graduate of St. Thomas University and Acadia University and spends ample time at KenWo Golf Club.