NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Odds, Predictions for Wednesday, May 6, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | May 06, 2026, 6:43am

With two playoff games dropping puck on Wednesday night, there are plenty of Anytime Goal Scorer props to wager on, including a bet on Tage Thompson and Jack Eichel 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.

Wednesday’s Anytime Goal Scorer Picks

Nick Suzuki
Tage Thompson
Jack Eichel
Leo Carlsson

Nick Suzuki Anytime Goal Scorer

While Cole Caufield hogs the spotlight, Nick Suzuki has nearly matched his efficiency in regard to pressuring the net, averaging 0.36 Expected Goals per game. Their combined production has helped turn the Montreal Canadiens front line into a competitive unit, leading an offense who ranks in the top-10 in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

Heading into Wednesday night’s contest against the Buffalo Sabres, expect Suzuki to build on his momentum by taking advantage of a back line who resides in the bottom half of the board in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Especially with Cole Caufield pulling defensive attention away from him, freeing up more space in the middle which will help Suszuki convert more of his shot attempts into Shots on Goal.

Tage Thompson Anytime Goal Scorer

Since the start of the regular season, the Buffalo Sabres front line have been efficient, ending their 2025-26 campaign ranked in the top half of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Tage Thompson has played a major role in their resurgence as the focal point of their offense, averaging 0.42 Expected Goals and 3.36 Shots on Goal per game.

With the Canadiens back line ranking equally as poor in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, Thompson will be able to continue to light the lamp by generating a higher volume of Shots on Goal in front of their net, increasing his chances of scoring. Even with Jakub Dobes protecting their net, the Sabres versatility will pull him out of the crease, widening the width of the gaps beside him.

Jack Eichel Anytime Goal Scorer

After dealing with some harsh regression during the final month of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights front line have been able to round back into form, jumping into the top half of the board in Expected Goals For. Jack Eichel has helped spark the Golden Knights turnaround on offense, averaging 0.34 Expected Goals per game.

In a favorable matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, Eichel will have a great opportunity to find the back of the net by relentlessly attacking a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. For some more exposure, escalator bet Eichel’s Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.

Leo Carlsson Anytime Goal Scorer

After struggling to play at a competitive level last year, the Anaheim Ducks front line have been able to turn into a lethal unit this season, ranking in the top-5 in Expected Goals For in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Leo Carlsson has helped turn the Ducks into a versatile unit, averaging 0.32 Expected Goals per game.

While a matchup against the Golden Knights defense looks daunting on paper, the Ducks versatility will help stretch out their coverage, making it easier for Carlsson to weave the puck through their back line. When forced to pull away from the middle, the width of Carlsson’s shooting lanes in front of the net will widen, drastically improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.

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Kody Malstrom

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