Two usual suspects find their way into Saturday’s NHL anytime goal picks.
The pregame narrative: Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars are flying high, making him a quality choice to light the lamp. Filip Forsberg remains a dangerous goal-scoring threat, and the matchup is right for him to strike.
Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for March 8.
NHL anytime goal picks
Best Bet: Robertson to score a goal (+162)
Few NHL players are in finer form entering Saturday night’s action.
The Dallas winger is quickly changing the narrative on what was an underwhelming campaign:
- Robertson scored two goals in his most recent outing.
- Robertson has scored in six of his last eight games.
- Robertson has eight goals in his last eight contests.
The talented forward now has 27 goals on the campaign, putting him on pace for his third, 30-plus goal campaign in his last four seasons.
The recent addition of Mikko Rantanen certainly helps his cause as the newly-acquired forward will slot onto his line.
The matchup is intriguing for Robertson as his Stars battle the Edmonton Oilers.
Edmonton is struggling to keep the puck out of its net. It’s allowed 35 goals across its last eight games (4.4 goals allowed per game).
Dallas’ offence is fourth in goals per game (3.40) and should be able to score in this contest.
Key stat: Edmonton ranks 26th in save percentage over the last month of the season (.869).
Quick picks
Forsberg to score a goal (+115): Forsberg isn’t delivering on his lofty standards, but he is coming off a quality outing.
The Nashville Predators superstar scored two goals in his team’s latest game, a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken. I’m optimistic about his outlook entering Saturday’s contest.
The Preds battle the Chicago Blackhawks and that’s certainly a plus matchup for the moustached sniper.
- Chicago is allowing the fourth-most goals per game (3.48)
- Chicago is ceding the third-most shots per contest (31.9)
- Chicago is 20th in team save percentage (.891)
Forsberg has done well against the Blackhawks this season, notching two goals in three games.
Picks made at 2:51 p.m. ET on 03/08/2025.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.