Two teams have a chance to even their Stanley Cup playoff second-round series on Monday.
Today’s NHL narrative: The Vegas Golden Knights look to steal back-to-back games on the road to even up their series with the Edmonton Oilers. Before that, the Carolina Hurricanes can gain a 3-1 lead over the Washington Capitals.
Check out the best NHL anytime goal picks for May 12, featuring Connor McDavid and Andrei Svechnikov.
NHL anytime goal picks
Best Bet: McDavid to score (+130)
Despite only scoring three times in these playoffs, McDavid has been firing on all cylinders.
In nine games played, the captain leads the Oilers in shots (35) and expected goals (5.0), per Money Puck.
McDavid is known for his playmaking over his scoring, but he’s still elite at putting the puck in the net. In 2022-23, he had a 64-goal season.
The Oilers’ superstar has points in eight of nine postseason games. He scored in Game 3 while attempting 10 shots (five on net).
McDavid is the best player in the world, so he naturally plays north of 24 minutes per night. Those are elite defenceman minutes, even though he’s a forward.
With his combination of skill and speed, McDavid is always a threat to light the lamp.
Key stat: He has attempted 26 shots in the first three games of this series.
NHL prop prediction
Svechnikov to score (+170): The winger leads his team with six goals in the postseason, and it hasn’t been because of luck.
He continuously puts himself in prime positions to score. Take a look at his advanced statistics:
- Most expected goals (5.7).
- Most created expected goals (5.5).
- Fourth most goals per 60 (5.25).
Svechnikov also ranks fourth in the Stanley Cup playoffs for shot attempts (66).
He plays on the top line with Sebastian Aho and Jackson Blake. The two have combined for nine assists in these playoffs, and the 25-year-old goalscorer should continue to be the main target on the attack.
NHL anytime goal picks made at 10:25 a.m. ET on 05/12/2025.
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