NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Tuesday, April 28, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Jul 23, 2026, 12:20pm

Heading into Monday night’s exciting slate of playoff games, there are an abundance of Anytime Goal Scorer props to groom through, including a bet on Tage Thompson and Zach Hyman with an in-depth breakdown of the rest of the card below. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each game.

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Tuesday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Tage Thompson
David Pastrnak
Zach Hyman
Mason McTavish

Tage Thompson Anytime Goal Scorer

After struggling to play at a competitive level last year, the Buffalo Sabres have been able to round back into form this season, backing their success on their front line who currently ranks above league average in Expected Goals For in 5-on-5 Play. Tage Thompson has played a major role in the Sabres turnaround on offense, averaging 0.42 Expected Goals per game.

Heading into Tuesday night’s matchup against the Boston Bruins, expect Thompson to continue to thrive by taking advantage of a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. With the Bruins incapable of keeping a defender in front of Thompson, the Sabres forward will be able to consistently weave the puck through their back line and pressure the net for the full duration of the contest.

David Pastrnak Anytime Goal Scorer

On the other side of the ice, David Pastrnak has been a steady source of production for the Bruins, averaging 0.39 Expected Goals and 3.39 Shots on Goal per game. His talent has been vital to the Bruins success this season, masking a front line who ranks below league average in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

With the Sabres back line struggling in coverage per their bottom fifteen mark in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, Pastrnak will be able to generate Shots on Goal at a more consistent rate, increasing his chances of scoring. To help increase your risk on Pastrnak, escalator bet his Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.

Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the regular season, Zach Hyman has quietly been the Oilers most efficient scorer, averaging 0.61 Expected Goals and 2.74 Shots on Goal per game. With Hyman’s contributions, as well as Leon Draisaitl making his return to the ice, the Oilers have been a well oiled machine, ranking in the top-5 in Expected Goals For.

In a favorable matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, expect Hyman to continue to light the lamp by exploiting a back line who resides in the bottom half of the board in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. With Connor McDavid and Draisaitl pulling defensive attention away from him, this will create more space in front of the net for Hyman, improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.

Mason McTavish Anytime Goal Scorer

Like the Sabres, the Ducks front line have also been able to get back up off the mat after an underwhelming 2024-25 campaign, rivaling the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers for first in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Mason McTavish has helped spark their resurgence, averaging 0.31 Expected Goals per game.

Against the Oilers, McTavish will have a great opportunity to find the back of the net by attacking a back line who ranks below league average in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Especially with Tristan Jarry incapable of protecting the Oilers net as Connor Ingram’s replacement, averaging 3.32 Goals Against per game and a .882 Save Percentage.

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Kody Malstrom

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