NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Saturday, May 23, 2026

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

After a stunning loss in game one, the Carolina Hurricanes high powered offense are poised to round back into form, giving us plenty of Anytime Goal Scorer props to wager on including a bet on Logan Stankoven and Andrei Svechnikov 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.

Saturday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Andrei Svechnikov
Logan Stankoven
Cole Caufield

Andrei Svechnikov Anytime Goal Scorer

While Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho hog the spotlight, Andrei Svechnikov has been able to match his linemates output, averaging 0.36 Expected Goals and 2.57 Shots on Goal per game. With the Carolina Hurricanes top line all excelling at pressuring the net, their offense has been formidable, dethroning the Colorado Avalanche for first in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play.

With positive regression looming large, expect Svechnikov to snap his two game scoreless streak by taking advantage of a Montreal Canadiens back line who resides near the bottom of the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Especially with his star studded duo pulling defensive attention away from him, making it easier for Svechnikov to weave the puck through their coverage and generate a high quality Shot on Goal in front of the net.

Logan Stankoven Anytime Goal Scorer

After being traded away by Dallas, Logan Stankoven has been able to thrive, averaging 0.29 Expected Goals per game. Since the start of the playoffs, Stankoven has been able to build on his momentum, scoring seven Goals in nine games. Unfortunately for the Hurricanes forward, he was unable to carry over his success into the Eastern Conference Finals, generating just 0.04 Expected Goals in 17 minutes.

With the Canadiens struggling to face guard per their poor marks in Expected Goals Against, Stankoven will have a great opportunity to bounce back by pressuring their net at a higher rate while attacking their gaps in coverage. Even with Jakub Dobes playing at a high level, the Hurricanes versatility will force the Canadiens goalie to scramble across the crease, widening the width of the shooting lanes on the outside for Stankoven to exploit.

Cole Caufield Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the regular season, the Montreal Canadiens front line have been one of the more productive units in the league, ranking in the top-10 in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Cole Caufield has played a major role in the Canadiens turnaround on offense, entering the playoffs averaging 0.42 Expected Goals and 3.19 Shots on Goal per game.

Heading into game two, expect Caufield to continue to light the lamp by using his aggression to stretch out the Hurricanes back line, creating more space in the middle to help convert his shot attempts into Shots on Goal at a higher rate. For some more exposure, escalator bet Caufield’s Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.

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Kody Malstrom

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