NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Even though the regular season is winding down, there are still plenty of Anytime Goal Scorer props to groom through on Wednesday, including Mikko Rantanen and Dylan Larkin 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.
Wednesday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks
- Jake Guentzel
- Mikko Rantanen
- Dylan Larkin
- Brady Tkachuk
Jake Guentzel Anytime Goal Scorer
Even though the Tampa Bay Lightning were unable to win the division, they can still hang their hat on a successful season, finishing in third in the Eastern Conference standings. Jake Guentzel’s production has helped turn their front line into a formidable unit capable of rattling off a deep run in the playoffs, averaging 0.44 Expected Goals per game.
In a favorable matchup against the New York Rangers, Guentzel will be able to build on his momentum by taking advantage of a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Even with Igor Shesterkin in net, Nikita Kucherov will force the Rangers goalie to pull away from the crease, widening the width of Guentzel’s shooting lanes on the outside.
Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goal Scorer
In his brief stint with the Dallas Stars, Mikko Rantanen has been able to quickly establish himself as one of the focal points of their offense, averaging 0.35 Expected Goals and 2.19 Shots on Goal per game. With Rantanen playing at a high level, the Stars have been able to break out of their recent slump, shooting back up to the top half of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations.
Fortunately for Rantanen, he will be able to continue to light the lamp on Wednesday night as he faces off against the Buffalo Sabres who rank below league average in Expected Goals Against. With the Sabres back line struggling in coverage, Rantanen will be able to generate a higher volume of Shots on Goal in front of the crease, increasing his chances of finding the back of the net.
Dylan Larkin Anytime Goal Scorer
After going 3-5-2 in their last ten games, the Detroit Red Wings have been eliminated from playoff contention, sitting five points back from Ottawa with only two games remaining. Even with his surrounding cast dealing with harsh regression, Dylan Larkin has still been able to thrive, averaging 0.46 Expected Goals per game.
With the Florida Panthers ranking 32nd in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots, Larkin has a great opportunity to light up the scoreboard by exploiting their gaps in front of the crease. Especially with Sergei Bobrovsky incapable of masking their struggles in coverage with his protection in net, averaging 3.07 Goals Against per game and a .877 Save Percentage.
Brady Tkachuk Anytime Goal Scorer
Since the start of the regular season, Brady Tkachuk has been one of the more aggressive scorers in the league, averaging 0.50 Expected Goals and 3.68 Shots on Goal per game. With the Senators offense running through Tkachuk, they have been one of the most efficient units in the league, ranking in the top-10 in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play.
Heading into Wednesday night’s matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs, expect Tkachuk to stuff the stat sheet by relentlessly attacking a back line who ranks near the bottom of the board in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. For some more exposure, escalator bet Tkachuk’s Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.
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