NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Sunday, May 3, 2026
With two games taking place on Sunday night, there are a wide range of Anytime Goal Scorer props for us to groom through, including a bet on Nikita Kucherov and Artturi Lehkonen 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 matchup.
Sunday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks
- Jake Guentzel
- Nikita Kucherov
- Cole Caufield
- Artturi Lehkonen
Jake Guentzel Anytime Goal Scorer
In just his second year with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jake Guentzel has been able to carve out a role as one of the focal points of their offense, averaging 0.44 Expected Goals and 2.72 Shots on Goal per game. With Guentzel playing at a very high level, the Lightning front line have been one of the more productive units in the league, ranking in the top-5 in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
In a highly anticipated game seven against the Montreal Canadiens, expect Guentzel to light up the scoreboard by attacking a defense who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Even with Jakub Dobes anchoring their net, the Lightning’s versatility will force the Canadiens goalie to constantly shift between the pipes, opening up larger gaps on the outside.
Nikita Kucherov Anytime Goal Scorer
After generating six Points in the first four games of the series, Nikita Kucherov has fallen into a cold stretch of play, failing to find the back of the net or dish out an Assist in the last two. Even in the midst of his slump, Kucherov has still been aggressive in his efforts of scoring, converting 14 shot attempts into Shots on Goal during that span.
With the Canadiens back line severely struggling in coverage as previously mentioned, Kucherov will be able to continue to pressure the net at a high rate, increasing the likelihood he finds the back of the net. Especially with Guentzel pulling defensive attention away from him, widening the width of Kucherov’s shooting lanes in front of the crease, improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.
Cole Caufield Anytime Goal Scorer
On the other side of the ice, Cole Caufield has been able to match Kucherov and Guentzel’s production, averaging 0.42 Expected Goals per game. With the Canadiens offense running through Caufield, they have been able to round back into competitive form, ranking ninth in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
Even with the Lightning excelling in coverage, Caufield’s uptick in aggression will have their back line constantly scrambling, freeing up more space for the Canadiens forward to exploit when he weaves the puck through their stretched out coverage. 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.
Artturi Lehkonen Anytime Goal Scorer
While Nathan MacKinnon hogs the spotlight, Artturi Lehkonen has been able to quietly thrive, averaging nearly 0.40 Expected Goals per game. Their combined production has turned the Colorado Avalanche front line into a dominant unit, leading the league in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play.
With MacKinnon forcing the Minnesota Wild to shade their coverage towards him, expect Lehkonen to continue to take advantage of the extra space his teammate provides, leading to a higher volume of Shots on Goal in front of the net. To help increase your risk on the Avs, split your bet into three pieces and place the other two on Martin Necas and Cale Makar who also benefit from MacKinnon’s gravity.
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