When the Nashville Predators take on the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, will Filip Forsberg light the lamp? Below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to know before making any player prop bets.

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Will Filip Forsberg score a goal against the Canadiens?

Odds to score a goal this game: +125 (Bet $10 to win $12.50 if he scores a goal)

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Forsberg stats and insights

• In eight of 26 games this season, Forsberg has scored — and in one of those games he had multiple goals.
• This is his first matchup of the season against the Canadiens.
• On the power play, Forsberg has accumulated three goals and five assists.
• He has a 10% shooting percentage, attempting 3.5 shots per game.

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Canadiens defensive stats

• The Canadiens are 29th in goals allowed, giving up 93 total goals (3.7 per game) in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Canadiens have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 24.6 hits and 17.8 blocked shots per game.

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Forsberg recent games

Predators vs. Canadiens game info

• Game Day: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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