NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Wednesday, May 27, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Jul 23, 2026, 12:05pm

Even though there is just one game hitting the ice on Wednesday night, there are still a wide range of Anytime Goal Scorer props for us to wager on, including a bet on Andrei Svechnikov who is fresh off of a game winner in game three. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each matchup.

Wednesday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Andrei Svechnikov
Sebastian Aho
Cole Caufield

Andrei Svechnikov Anytime Goal Scorer

When playing alongside Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov has been able to capitalize on the extra space his linemates provide with their gravity, averaging 0.36 Expected Goals and 2.57 Shots on Goal per game. The production Carolina receives from their top line has played a major role in their success this season, leading the league in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play.

Heading into Wednesday night’s contest against Montreal, expect Svechnikov to continue to light the lamp by relentlessly attacking a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Especially with his star studded linemates pulling defensive attention away from him, making it easier for Svechnikov to weave the puck through their stretched out coverage and generate high quality shot attempts in front of the crease for the full duration of the contest.

Sebastian Aho Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the second round of the playoffs, Sebastian Aho has been unable to find the back of the net, failing to score a goal in his last seven games. A notable regression when factoring in how well Aho has excelled at pressuring the net, entering the postseason averaging 0.34 Expected Goals per game.

In a favorable matchup against the Canadiens, positive regression looms large over Aho by taking advantage of a back line who struggles in coverage per their below league average marks in Expected Goals Against as previously mentioned. Even with Jakub Dobes playing at a high level, the Hurricanes versatility will pull the Canadiens goalie out of the net, widening the width of Aho’s shooting lanes on the outside.

Cole Caufield Anytime Goal Scorer

After scoring a goal in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals, Cole Caufield has struggled to carry over his momentum into games two and three, failing to find the back of the net while generating just one Assist. Like Aho, Caufield’s regression is stunning after playing at a very high level throughout the regular season, averaging 0.42 Expected Goals and 3.19 Shots on Goal.

With wear and tear looming over both back lines, the Hurricanes sluggish movements will help open up more space in the middle for Caufield to exploit, resulting in a higher volume of Shots on Goal being generated in front of their net. 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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