NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Monday, May 4, 2026
Even though there are just two playoff games dropping puck on Monday night, there are still a wide range of Anytime Goal Scorer props to wager on, including a bet on Logan Stankoven and Jack Eichel 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.
Monday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks
- Logan Stankoven
- Jack Eichel
- Tomas Hertl
- Cutter Gauthier
Logan Stankoven Anytime Goal Scorer
After being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, Logan Stankoven has been able to recapture the same success he had with the Dallas Stars, averaging 0.29 Expected Goals and 2.05 Shots on Goal per game. His production has helped the Hurricanes sustain their high level of play on offense, contributing to a front line who ranks second overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
Heading into Monday night, expect Stankoven to build on his red hot momentum by taking advantage of the Philadelphia Flyers regression in Expected Goals Against. With Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho pulling defensive attention away from him, this will widen the width of his shooting lanes in front of the net, drastically improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.
Jack Eichel Anytime Goal Scorer
Since the start of the regular season, Jack Eichel has been aggressive in his efforts of pressuring the net, averaging 0.34 Expected Goals and 3.51 Shots on Goal per game. With the Vegas Golden Knights offense running through Eichel, their front line has been dominant, ranking in the top half of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
In a favorable matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, Eichel will be able to continue to light the lamp by attacking a defense who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. For some more exposure, escalator bet Eichel’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
While Eichel has hogged the spotlight, Tomas Hertl has actually been the Golden Knights most efficient scorer, leading the team in Expected Goals with an average of 0.43 per game. Even when receiving the benefit of playing alongside a star studded cast of playmakers, Hertl was rather quiet in their series against Utah, generating just two Assists in six games.
Fortunately for Hertl, he will have a great opportunity to round back into form on Monday night against the Ducks in game one by pushing through a back line who severely struggles in coverage as previously mentioned. Especially with Lukas Dostal incapable of protecting their net while scrambling to stay in front of the puck, averaging nearly four Goals Against per game.
Cutter Gauthier Anytime Goal Scorer
On the other side of the ice, Cutter Gauthier has been able to match Eichel’s assault at the net, averaging 0.39 Expected Goals and 3.75 Shots on Goal per game. Gauthier’s aggression helped the Ducks round back into competitive form this season, leading an offense who ranks in the top-5 in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play.
Even though the Golden Knights excel in coverage per their above league average marks in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, the Ducks versatility will force their back line to constantly shift across the ice, opening up larger gaps in the middle for Gautheir to exploit. When exposed, Carter Hart has been inconsistent in his efforts of protecting their net, averaging a Save Percentage of .898 throughout the playoffs.
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