Should you bet on Martin Necas to find the back of the net when the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins face off on Friday at 7:00 PM ET? In the article below, we dissect all the stats you need to consider before putting any money down.

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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.
• Necas tallied eight goals and five assists on the power play.
• He posted a 10.4% shooting percentage, taking 2.8 shots per game.

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Penguins 2023-24 defensive stats

• Defensively, the Penguins gave up 248 total goals (3.0 per game) to rank 13th in NHL 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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