NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Heading into Tuesday night’s exciting slate of playoff games, there are plenty of Anytime Goal Scorer props to wager on, including a bet on Brandon Hagel 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.
Tuesday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks
- Brandon Hagel
- Tage Thompson
- David Pastrnak
- Artturi Lehkonen
Brandon Hagel Anytime Goal Scorer
While Nikita Kucherov has hogged the spotlight, Brandon Hagel has quietly been more efficient than his teammate in regard to pressuring the net, averaging 0.48 Expected Goals per game. Their combined production has helped turn the Tampa Bay Lightning front line into a contender capable of winning the Stanley Cup, ranking fourth in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
In a favorable matchup against the Montreal Canadiens, expect Hagel to continue to light the lamp by taking advantage of a back line who ranks in the bottom half of the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Even with Jakob Dubes in net, the Lightning’s versatility will force him to frantically scramble across the ice, opening up larger gaps beside him for higher quality rebound opportunities.
Tage Thompson Anytime Goal Scorer
Since the start of the regular season, Tage Thompson has been aggressive in his efforts of scoring, averaging 0.42 Expected Goals and 3.36 Shots on Goal per game. With the Buffalo Sabres offense running through Thompson, they have been able to develop into a playoff contender, ranking above league average in Expected Goals For in 5-on-5 Play.
With the Boston Bruins severely struggling in coverage per their near dead last mark in Expected Goals Against, Thompson will be able to pressure the net at a heavier rate, increasing his chances of scoring. If you want to increase your risk on Thompson, escalator bet his Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.
David Pastrnak Anytime Goal Scorer
Even though it resulted in a loss, David Pastrnak was still masterful in game one against Buffalo, generating three Points in the form of one Goal and two Assists. Every bit of his production is needed just to keep the Bruins afloat, masking an offense who ranks well below league average in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play.
Fortunately for Pastrnak, he will be able to build on his momentum in game two by attacking a Sabres back line who ranks in the bottom ten in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. With the Sabres back line incapable of face guarding the Bruins forward, the width of Pastrnak’s shooting lanes in front of the net will widen, improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.
Artturi Lehkonen Anytime Goal Scorer
When healthy, Artturi Lehkonen has been able to play at a high level, averaging 0.38 Expected Goals and 2.19 Shots on Goal per game. With Lehkonen’s contributions, the Colorado Avalanche front line have been in a tier of their own this season, leading the league in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
Even with the Los Angeles Kings fielding a defense who excels in coverage per their top-10 mark in Expected Goals Against, Lehkonen is still in a great position to score by exploiting the extra space Nathan MacKinnon provides when he pulls defensive attention towards him. When stretched out, Lehkonen will be able to successfully weave the puck through their back line and generate high quality shot attempts in front of the crease for the full duration of the contest.
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