NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Wednesday, April 1, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Apr 01, 2026, 6:38am

With only three games taking place on Wednesday, just a few players stand out for our Anytime Goal Scorer picks, including Nathan MacKinnon who is fresh off of a three point performance. To pair with MacKinnon, below is a breakdown of some of the top players who are also in a great position to score. Be sure to check out our daily NHL betting trends page too for insights and data on each game.

Wednesday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Nathan MacKinnon
Adrian Kempe
Chris Kreider
Macklin Celebrini

Nathan MacKinnon Anytime Goal Scorer

Arguably the best player in the league, Nathan MacKinnon has seen his odds to win the Hart Memorial Trophy skyrocket over the course of the year, averaging over 1.5 Points and 0.48 Expected Goals per game. With MacKinnon leading the charge, the Avs front line have been in a tier of their own, leading everyone in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

Heading into Wednesday night, expect MacKinnon to strengthen his claim for the award as he faces off against the Vancouver Canucks who rank 32nd in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and 31st in 5-on-5 Play. With MacKinnon comfortably lapping the field in Expected Goals, escalator bet his Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals and make a separate bet on him to score the first goal as well.

Adrian Kempe Anytime Goal Scorer

Even after re-tooling their front line, the Los Angeles Kings have still struggled on offense, ranking well below league average in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Luckily for the Kings, Adrian Kempe has been able to keep them competitive in their contests, averaging 0.33 Expected Goals and 2.68 Shots on Goal per game.

Fortunately for Kempe, he will be able to build on his momentum against the St. Louis Blues by taking advantage of a back line who ranks in the bottom half of the board in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. With the Blues struggling to protect the crease, the width of Kempe’s lanes in front of the net will widen, improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.

Chris Kreider Anytime Goal Scorer

After missing out on the playoffs last year, the Anaheim Ducks have been able to round back into competitive form this season, possessing a four point lead for first in the Pacific division standings. The acquisition of Chris Kreider has helped spark their turnaround, averaging 0.32 Expected Goals per game.

In a favorable matchup against the San Jose Sharks, Kreider will have a great opportunity to light the lamp by attacking a back line who struggles in coverage per their below league average mark in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. With the Sharks incapable of faceguarding Kreider, he will be able to generate a higher volume of shot attempts in front of the net, increasing his chances of scoring.

Macklin Celebrini Anytime Goal Scorer

Keeping our attention on the matchup between the Ducks and Sharks, Macklin Celebrini also stands out as an intriguing pick to score on Wednesday night. In just the second year of his career, Celebrini has turned into a lethal scorer who excels at pressuring the net, averaging 0.39 Expected Goals and 3.51 Shots on Goal per game.

With the Ducks grading out equally as poor in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play, Celebrini will be able to match Kreider’s output and rival him on the scoreboard. Especially with Lukas Dostal failing to give the Ducks the protection they need to mask their struggles in coverage, averaging 3.01 Goals Against per game and a .894 Save Percentage.

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Kody Malstrom

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