Should you wager on Gustav Nyquist to light the lamp when the Nashville Predators and the Montreal Canadiens meet up on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to consider before making any bets.

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Will Gustav Nyquist score a goal against the Canadiens?

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Nyquist stats and insights

• In six of 26 games this season, Nyquist has scored — but just one goal each time.
• He has not played against the Canadiens yet this season.
• Nyquist has zero points on the power play.
• He has a 19.4% shooting percentage, attempting 1.2 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 secured a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 24.6 hits and 17.8 blocked shots per game.

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Nyquist 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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