In the upcoming matchup versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, can we count on Martin Necas to light the lamp for the Carolina Hurricanes? Let’s dig into the most relevant stats and trends to determine which prop bets you should be strongly considering.

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Will Martin Necas score a goal against the Penguins?

Odds to score a goal this game: +230 (Bet $10 to win $23.00 if he scores a goal)

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Necas 2023-24 stats and insights

• In 21 of 77 games last season, Necas scored — including two games with multiple goals.
• In four games against the Penguins last season, he took seven shots, but did not score a goal.
• On the power play, Necas picked up eight goals and five assists.
• He took 2.8 shots per game, sinking 10.4% of them.

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Penguins 2023-24 defensive stats

• The Penguins ranked 13th in goals against, conceding 248 total goals (3.0 per game) in league play.
• The Penguins did not shut out an opponent last season. They averaged 19.9 hits and 15.2 blocked shots per game.

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Hurricanes vs. Penguins game info

• Game Day: Friday, October 18, 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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