NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Tuesday, May 12, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | May 12, 2026, 6:02am

With two games taking place on Tuesday night, there are a wide range of Anytime Goal Scorer props to groom through, including a bet on Cole Caufield and Chris Kreider 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.

Tuesday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Cole Caufield
Jason Zucker
Jack Eichel
Chris Kreider

Cole Caufield Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens front line have struggled to replicate the same success they had during the regular season, falling into the bottom half of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Luckily for the Canadiens, Cole Caufield has been able to keep them afloat with his individual production, averaging 0.42 Expected Goals per game.

In a favorable matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, expect Caufield to build on his momentum by exploiting a back line who resides near the bottom of the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Even with Alex Lyon patrolling their net, Caufield’s aggression will force the Sabres goalie to constantly scramble, opening up wider shooting lanes beside him.

Jason Zucker Anytime Goal Scorer

While Tage Thompson has hogged the spotlight, Jason Zucker has been a reliable secondary scorer for the Sabres to rely on, averaging 0.35 Expected Goals and 2.06 Shots on Goal per game. His contributions have helped spark the Sabres turnaround on offense, playing alongside a group who ranks above league average in Expected Goals For.

With the Canadiens back line struggling in coverage per their near dead last marks in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, Zucker will be able to pressure their net at a higher rate, increasing his chances of scoring. Especially with Thompson pulling defensive attention away from, making it easier for Zucker to weave the puck their stretched out coverage and generate a heavier volume of shot attempts in front of the net.

Jack Eichel Anytime Goal Scorer

It has been a forgettable start to the playoffs for Jack Eichel in regard to scoring, netting just one Goal in ten games against the Utah Mammoth and the Anaheim Ducks. A stunning drop off in production when compared to his high level of play throughout the regular season, entering the postseason averaging 0.34 Expected Goals and 3.51 Shots on Goal per game.

Fortunately for Eichel, he will have a great opportunity to round back into form against the Ducks on Tuesday night by taking advantage of a back line who ranks well below league average in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. To help increase your risk on the Vegas Golden Knights forward escalator bet Eichel’s Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals.

Chris Kreider Anytime Goal Scorer

After scoring a Goal in game three against Vegas, Chris Kreider fell hard back down to reality in game four, failing to generate a single Shot on Goal in his 15 minutes on the ice. When Kreider is able to get into a groove, he has been able to carve out a role as one of the focal points of the Ducks offense, generating 0.34 Expected Goals per game.

While a matchup against the Golden Knights efficient defense looks daunting in regard to scoring, the Ducks versatility will have their back line stretched out thin, widening the width of Kreider’s shooting lanes at multiple areas of the ice. When exposed, Carer Hart has struggled to hold his ground, averaging over 3.00 Goals Against per game in his last two starts.

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