Connor Bedard is on a roll, and he headlines my NHL goal picks on Wednesday night.
The pregame narrative: The budding superstar is having a breakout campaign for the Chicago Blackhawks, backed by his ability to score goals. For the Washington Capitals, bet on Tom Wilson to light the lamp.
Check out my NHL goal picks for Nov. 5.
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NHL goal picks Nov. 5
Best Bet: Bedard to score (+163)
Chicago finally has a direction, guided by Bedard.
The former first overall pick looks ready to lead a team. He has 16 points (six goals) in 13 games this season.
He plays a load of minutes (10th-most in the NHL among forwards) and is currently on a five-game point streak (three goals, six assists).
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It’s difficult to predict when a player will score, but the minutes volume certainly helps with an offensively gifted player of Bedard’s calibre.
The next part of this pick is fading the Vancouver Canucks’ defence.
- 10th-worst goals against average (3.21).
- 9th-most shots against/game (30.1).
- 6th-worst penalty kill (69.4%).
Bedard leads the top line and first power-play unit. He should have his chances tonight.
Key stat: The Canucks have allowed 3+ goals in five of the past six games.
NHL predictions
Wilson to score (+185): Washington’s power forward is going under the radar as an extremely productive player this season.
Check out where he ranks on the playoff-hopeful Capitals in some key stats:
- 1st in goals (6)
- 2nd in assists (7)
- 3rd in average ice time (19:34)
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Wilson also leads the team in penalty minutes, by a lot, showcasing that he truly does it all.
This is also a great matchup to take advantage of. The St. Louis Blues allow 4.0 goals per game, which is the second-most in the NHL.
The Blues have a 67.6% penalty kill rate (fifth-worst), and Wilson already has three power-play goals this season. It’s another area the big-bodied forward can take advantage of.
NHL goal picks made at 11:35 a.m. ET on 11/05/2025.
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Spencer is a true sports junkie. A graduate of the Sports Journalism program at Centennial College, he first joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2023. He is now a contributing writer. He loves finding the edge to bet on in all sports but has a deep passion for the NBA and UFC. Previous stops include Sportsnet.