NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Sunday, April 12

By Kody Malstrom | Apr 12, 2026, 9:07am

Heading into the last Sunday of the regular season, there are plenty of Anytime Goal Scorer props to wager on, including Rickard Rakell and Cole Caufield with a 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 matchup.

Sunday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Rickard Rakell
Cole Caufield
Kirill Marchenko
Tim Stutzle

Rickard Rakell Anytime Goal Scorer

Even with his linemates dealing with injuries, Rickard Rakell has been able to still play at a high level, averaging 0.41 Expected Goals per game. His production has helped keep the Pittsburgh Penguins competitive in their contests, contributing to a front line who ranks well above league average in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

Fortunately for Rakell, he will be able to continue to keep the Penguins afloat in their contest against the Washington Capitals by taking advantage of a back line who ranks in the bottom half of the board in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. Even with Logan Thompson patrolling the Capitals net, the Penguins versatility will force him to pull away from the crease, opening up wider gaps beside him.

Cole Caufield Anytime Goal Scorer

After going 8-2-0 in their last ten games, the Montreal Canadiens have been able to remain in contention for the Atlantic division title, sitting just two points back from the Buffalo Sabres for first in the division standings. Cole Caufield has played a major role in the Canadiens success this season, generating 0.42 Expected Goals and 3.15 Shots on Goal per game.

Heading into Sunday, expect Caufield to continue to light the lamp as he faces off against the New York Islanders who rank near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. To help increase your exposure on Caufield, escalator bet his Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.

Kirill Marchenko Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the regular season, Kirill Marchenko has been able to create high quality Shots on Goal at a consistent rate, averaging 0.33 Expected Goals per game. Marchenko’s production has helped turn the Columbus Blue Jackets front line into an efficient unit, leading a group who ranks in the top-5 in Expected Goals For in 5-on-5 Play.

In a favorable matchup against the Boston Bruins, Marchenko will be able to build on his momentum by attacking a back line who resides in the bottom ten in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. With the Bruins struggling to stay in front of the puck, Marchenko will be able to generate a higher volume of Shots on Goal when he blitzes through their gaps in coverage, increasing his chances of scoring.

Tim Stutzle Anytime Goal Scorer

While Brady Tkachuk hogs the spotlight, Tim Stutzle has quietly been very productive in his efforts of pressuring the net this season, averaging 0.37 Expected Goals and 2.44 Shots on Goal per game. Their combined production has been vital to the Ottawa Senators turnaround on offense, propelling their front line to the top half of the board in Expected Goals For.

With the New Jersey Devils incapable of face guarding per their below league average mark in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play, Stutzle is in a great position to light up the scoreboard by exploiting their gaps in front of the crease. With Stutzle’s aggression forcing Jake Allen to scramble, the width of his shooting lanes will widen, improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.

Photo Credit: AP/Noah K. Murray

Kody Malstrom

Kody is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with eight years of experience in the industry. He covers a wide range of sports, including NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, and UFC. What started as a side gig has turned into a full time job, spending a majority of his time staring at odds screens and market movement. When away from the computer, Kody enjoys spending his time outdoors relaxing at the beach or golfing with friends.