NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Monday, March 30, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Jul 23, 2026, 12:27pm

Kicking off the week is an exciting slate of games featuring some of the top players in the league, including Nathan MacKinnon who is currently the betting favorite to win the Hart Memorial Trophy. With plenty of Anytime Goal Scorer markets to comb through, below is a breakdown of some of the top skaters who are in a great position to score. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each game.

Monday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Bryan Rust
Nathan MacKinnon
Jack Eichel
John Tavares

Bryan Rust Anytime Goal Scorer

While Sidney Crosby hogs the spotlight, Bryan Rust has quietly been their most productive player on offense, averaging 0.42 Expected Goals per game. His production has helped turn the Pittsburgh Penguins into a formidable playoff contender, contributing to a front line who ranks in the top-5 in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

In a favorable matchup against the New York Islanders, Rust will be able to continue to thrive by exploiting a back line who resides near the bottom of the board in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. Especially with Crosby expected to make his return from injury, freeing up more space for Rust when he pulls defensive attention away from him, widening the width of his shooting lanes in front of the net.

Nathan MacKinnon Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the regular season, Nathan MacKinnon has seen his odds to win the Hart Memorial Trophy steadily grow, averaging 0.48 Expected Goals and 4.44 Shots on Goal per game. With Colorado’s offense running through MacKinnon, the Avalanche front line have been the most efficient unit in the league, ranking first in Expected Goals For.

Heading into Monday night’s contest against the Calgary Flames, MacKinnon will be able to strengthen his claim for the award by taking advantage of a back line who ranks in the bottom half of the board in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. With MacKinnon generating Expected Goals at a far higher rate than the rest of the field, sprinkle a small wager on him to score the first goal as well.

Jack Eichel Anytime Goal Scorer

After going 3-5-2 in their last 10 games, the Vegas Golden Knights odds of winning the Pacific have declined, now sitting six points back from Anaheim with less than 10 games remaining. Even during their struggles, Jack Eichel has still been able to play at a high level, averaging 0.34 Expected Goals per game.

Fortunately for Eichel, he will have a great opportunity to get Vegas back in the win column in their matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, attacking a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. With the Canucks struggling in coverage, Eichel will be able to generate a higher volume of Shots on Goal in front of the net, increasing his chances of scoring.

John Tavares Anytime Goal Scorer

After failing to re-tool their front line in the offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs have harshly regressed, ranking below league average in Expected Goals For in 5-on-5 Play. While his linemates have struggled, John Tavares has still been able to play at a high level, averaging 0.39 Expected Goals and 2.41 Shots on Goal per game.

With the Anaheim Ducks back line struggling to stay in front of the puck as their bottom five mark in Expected Goals Against in All Situations indicates, Tavares will be able to pressure the net for the full duration of the contest. Especially with Auston Matthews out for the rest of the season with an injury, forcing the Maple Leafs to lean heavier on Tavares during his absence.

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Kody Malstrom

Kody is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with eight years of experience in the industry. He covers a wide range of sports, including NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, and UFC. What started as a side gig has turned into a full time job, spending a majority of his time staring at odds screens and market movement. When away from the computer, Kody enjoys spending his time outdoors relaxing at the beach or golfing with friends.