NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Monday, May 25, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Jul 23, 2026, 12:06pm

Heading into game three of the Eastern Conference Finals, there are plenty of Anytime Goal Scorer props for us to groom through, including a bet on Seth Jarvis and Juraj Slafkovsky with an in-depth breakdown of their contest below. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each matchup.

Monday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Jordan Staal
Seth Jarvis
Juraj Slafkovsky

Jordan Staal Anytime Goal Scorer

Even though Jordan Staal failed to score on Saturday night, he was still productive in his efforts of pressuring the Montreal Canadiens net, leading the team in Expected Goals with 0.79. While the Carolina Hurricanes forward is conservative when it comes to creating Shots on Goal, he is still able to maximize the quality of his shot attempts, averaging 0.26 Expected Goals per game.

In a favorable matchup against the Canadiens, expect positive regression to swing towards Staal’s way by taking advantage of a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With the Canadiens back line struggling to stay in front of the puck, the width of Staal’s shooting lanes in front of the crease will widen, improving his chances of finding the back of the net.

Seth Jarvis Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the regular season, Seth Jarvis has been a steady source of production in Carolina’s front line, averaging 0.44 Expected Goals and 3.15 Shots on Goal per game. With Carolina’s offense running through Jarvis, the Hurricanes front line have been the most dominant unit in the playoffs, leaping over the Colorado Avalanche for first in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play.

With the Canadiens back line struggling in coverage per their below league average marks in Expected Goals Against as previously mentioned, Jarvis will face minimal resistance in his efforts of weaving the puck through their coverage, leading to a high volume of Shots on Goal in front of their net. For some more exposure, escalator bet Jarvis’s Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.

Juraj Slafkovsky Anytime Goal Scorer

While Cole Caufield garners a majority of the media’s attention, Juraj Slafkovsky has quietly been the more efficient scorer for Montreal, edging out his teammate in Expected Goals with an average of 0.43. Their combined production has played a major role in the Canadiens turnaround on offense this season, helping their front line climb their way up into the top-10 in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

Even though the Hurricanes back line leads the league in Expected Goals Against, their regression in the Eastern Conference Finals has opened up larger gaps in their coverage, improving the quality of Slafkovsky’s Shots on Goal. Even with Frederik Andersen playing at a high level, Caufield’s aggression will force the Hurricanes goalie to pull away from the net, creating wider shooting lanes on the outside for Slafkovsky to exploit.

Photo Credit: AP/Karl B DeBlaker

Kody Malstrom

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