NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Friday, May 1, 2026
Heading into Friday night’s exciting slate of playoff games, there are a wide range of Anytime Goal Scorer props to groom through, including a bet on Brayden Point and Tage Thompson with an in-depth breakdown of their contests below. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each matchup.
Friday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks
- Brayden Point
- Morgan Geekie
- Tage Thompson
- Tomas Hertl
Brayden Point Anytime Goal Scorer
Since the start of the playoffs, Brayden Point has been uncharacteristically quiet, generating just one Goal and zero Assists in five games against the Montreal Canadiens. A stunning regression from the Tampa Bay Lightning forward when factoring in how efficient he has been in his efforts of pressuring the net throughout the regular season, finishing his 2025-26 campaign averaging 0.32 Expected Goals per game.
With the Canadiens back line ranking below league average in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play, Point will have a great opportunity to round back into form by exploiting their struggles in coverage. Especially with Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel pulling defensive attention away from him, creating wider shooting lanes in front of the net which will improve the quality of Point’s Shots on Goal.
Morgan Geekie Anytime Goal Scorer
It has been a turbulent year for the Boston Bruins front line, a unit who has been unable to crack into the top-20 in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Even when receiving minimal support from his linemates, Morgan Geekie has still been able to play at a competitive level, averaging 0.28 Expected Goals and 2.23 Shots on Goal per game.
Even though the Buffalo Sabres back line have been able to creep into the top half of the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, Geekie’s uptick in usage rate while Viktor Arvidsson is out with an injury will lead to a higher volume of Shots on Goal, increasing his chances of scoring. With David Pastrnak also shouldering a heavier workload, split a wager in half and place each piece on the Bruins forwards.
Tage Thompson Anytime Goal Scorer
On the other side of the ice, the Sabres front line have been far more productive, fielding a group who ranks above league average in Expected Goals For in 5-on-5 Play. Tage Thompson has played a major role in the Sabres success this season, averaging 0.42 Expected Goals per game.
In a favorable matchup against the Bruins, expect Thompson to continue to light the lamp by taking advantage of a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. For some more exposure, escalator bet Thompson’s Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.
Tomas Hertl Anytime Goal Scorer
Even though Jack Eichel has hogged the spotlight as the focal point of the Vegas Golden Knights offense, Tomas Hertl has been far more efficient in his efforts of scoring, leading the team in Expected Goals with an average of 0.43 per game. Their combined production has turned the Golden Knights front line into a competitive unit, ranking in the top-12 in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
Heading into Friday night’s contest against the Utah Mammoth, Hertl will be able to continue to create high quality scoring opportunities by attacking a back line who ranks below league average in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. Especially with Karel Vejmelka struggling to hold his own in their net, averaging 2.98 Goals Against per game and a .890 Save Percentage.
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