NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Thursday, May 21, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Jul 23, 2026, 12:07pm

With the Eastern Conference Finals kicking off on Thursday night, there are a wide range of Anytime Goal Scorer props for us to groom through, including a bet on Seth Jarvis and Nick Suzuki 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.

Thursday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Sebastian Aho
Seth Jarvis
Nick Suzuki

Sebastian Aho Anytime Goal Scorer

It was a series to forget for Sebastian Aho in the second round of the NHL playoffs, failing to find the back of the net in four games against the Philadelphia Flyers while mustering up just one Assist. A stunning drop off in production when factoring in how well the Carolina Hurricanes center has excelled at pressuring the net this season, averaging 0.34 Expected Goals per game.

Fortunately for Aho, he will have a great opportunity to round back into form against the Montreal Canadiens in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals by taking advantage of a back line who resides near the bottom of the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With the Canadiens struggling to face guard, Aho will be able to consistently weave the puck through their back line, leading to a higher volume of Shots on Goal in front of the crease.

Seth Jarvis Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the regular season, Seth Jarvis has been dominant in his efforts of attacking the net, averaging 0.44 Expected Goals and 3.15 Shots on Goal per game. With the Hurricanes offense running through Jarvis, their front line has been the most efficient 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 to stay in front of the puck per their below league average marks in Expected Goals Against, expect Jarvis to continue to light the lamp by relentlessly pressuring their net for the full duration of the contest. For some more exposure, escalator bet his Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.

Nick Suzuki Anytime Goal Scorer

After struggling to play at a competitive level last season, the Canadiens front line have been able to elevate their level of play this year, entering the playoffs ranked in the top-10 in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Nick Suzuki has played a major role in their turnaround, averaging 0.36 Expected Goals per game.

While a matchup against the Hurricanes normally spells doom for a players chances of scoring, Suzuki gets the benefit of playing alongside Cole Caufield who will help pull defensive attention away from him while simultaneously widening the width of his shooting lanes. When exposed, this will force Frederik Andersen to make quick cuts across the ice in an attempt to wall off their shot attempts, creating wider gaps beside him when pulled out of the crease.

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