NHL Anytime Goal Scorer Picks, Predictions, Odds for Saturday, March 7, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Mar 07, 2026, 10:01am

It’s a busy Saturday in sports, but we’re here to help you on the ice! Let’s go through the best goal scoring picks to consider for today’s lineup. Be sure to check out our daily NHL trends page for data and insights on each game and player prop!

Tom Wilson Anytime Goal Scorer

With Alexander Ovechkin slowing down while in the tail end of his career, Tom Wilson has been able to capitalize on his heavier workload, averaging 0.36 Expected Goals per game. His production has been vital to the Washington Capitals success on offense this season, contributing to a unit who ranks in the top-10 in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

Heading into Saturday afternoon’s contest against the Boston Bruins, Wilson will be able to build on his momentum as he faces off against a back line who ranks 29th overall in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. With the Bruins struggling to shift their coverage to stay in front of the puck, Wilson will be able to generate a higher volume of Shots on Goal which increases his chances of scoring.

Jack Hughes Anytime Goal Scorer

Since scoring the game winner in overtime against Canada in the Winter Olympics, Jack Hughes has yet to pick up from where he left off, being held without a goal in his last five games. A stunning performance when factoring in how well the New Jersey Devils center excels at pressuring the net, averaging 0.33 Expected Goals and 3.44 Shots on Goal per game.

In a favorable matchup against the New York Rangers, Hughes will be able to snap his scoreless streak by taking advantage of a back line who ranks near dead last in Expected Goals Against From High Danger Shots. With Timo Meier pulling defensive attention away from him, the width of Hughes shooting lanes in front of the net will widen, improving the quality of his Shots on Goal.

Brandon Hagel Anytime Goal Scorer

After losing their last four games in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning have seen their odds to secure the number one seed in the East decline, now six points back from Carolina for first in the conference standings. Even during their struggles, Brandon Hagel has still been able to play at a high level, averaging nearly 0.50 Expected Goals per game.

Fortunately for Hagel, he will have a great opportunity to help the Lightning get back in the win column on Saturday night as he faces off against the Toronto Maple Leafs who struggle in coverage per their below league average mark in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. Especially with Anthony Stolarz failing to mask their underwhelming coverage with his individual production, averaging 3.37 Goals Against per game and a .891 Save Percentage.

Macklin Celebrini Anytime Goal Scorer

Even when receiving minimal support from his linemates, Macklin Celebrini has been able to consistently pressure the net, averaging 0.38 Expected Goals and 3.54 Shots on Goal per game. His production has helped turn the San Jose Sharks into a potential playoff contender, sitting just two points back from Seattle for the last wildcard spot in the Western Conference.

With the New York Islanders residing near the bottom of the board in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play, Celebrini will be able to consistently exploit their gaps in coverage and generate a higher volume of shot attempts in front of the crease. To help increase your risk on Celebrini, escalator bet his Anytime Goal Scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals at the best available odds.

Kody Malstrom

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