On Friday at 7:00 PM ET, the Carolina Hurricanes square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Is Martin Necas going to find the back of the net in this contest? Take a look at the numbers and insights below before making a bet on any player props.

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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 did not score. He took seven shots in those games.
• On the power play, he scored eight goals while picking up five assists.
• He posted a 10.4% shooting percentage, taking 2.8 shots per game.

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Penguins 2023-24 defensive stats

• The Penguins ranked 13th in goals against, giving up 248 total goals (3.0 per game) in league action.
• The Penguins did not have a shutout win last season. As a team, 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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