Andrei Svechnikov is heating up lately in front of the goal, scoring in back-to-back games as the Carolina Hurricanes aim to book their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final tonight.
My Canadiens vs. Hurricanes goal scorer predictions and NHL picks will focus on the 26-year-old, while I'll also include Nick Suzuki and Logan Stankoven.
Canadiens vs Hurricanes goal scorer predictions for Game 5
| Player to score a goal | Odds |
|---|---|
 Andrei Svechnikov |
+180 |
 Nick Suzuki |
+260 |
| Logan Stankoven |
+230 |
| 💲Goal scorer parlay | +1500 |
Goal scorer pick: Andrei Svechnikov (+180)
Carolina Hurricanes star Andrei Svechnikov has scored just three goals in these playoffs, but it was only a matter of time until those chances started finding net.
The Russian is averaging 3.5 shots on goal in the postseason, and he's put 11 pucks on net across the last two, scoring in both.
Svechnikov has consistently been among Carolina's leaders in high-danger opportunities throughout the playoffs, indicating he's getting to dangerous scoring areas rather than relying on low-percentage shots.
He's also key on the power play, scoring two of his three playoff goals with the man advantage. Carolina had six power plays in Game 4.
I'd play this pick to +130.
Goal scorer pick: Nick Suzuki (+260)
The Montreal Canadiens are facing elimination tonight, so Nick Suzuki will get all the ice time he can handle both at 5-on-5 and on the power play.
Suzuki's usage has been heavy over the last two contests, with a minimum of 22 minutes on the ice. While Suzuki is averaging only 2.05 SOG in the playoffs, he's definitely generating opportunities, with 32 iFF throughout the playoffs, which includes any shots, even if they miss the target. That's Top 5 amongst Montreal skaters.
Suzuki has only scored four times in the playoffs, but they've all been on the road. He has 2.7 xG in the postseason, which is one of the best marks on the Habs.
I'll take this pick to +210 odds.
Goal scorer pick: Logan Stankoven (+230)
Logan Stankoven may only have one goal in this series, but it was a big one in Game 4. He was everywhere in that tilt, registering seven SOG.
Stankoven has scored four of his seven goals at home in these playoffs, and he's averaging 3.5 shots on target in the postseason.
Carolina sits at 14.43 xGF when Stankoven is on the ice, which is second on the Canes behind only Jackson Blake. That means Stankoven and Carolina are creating solid scoring opportunities when he's out there, even if the puck isn't hitting the back of the net as much as he'd like.
He also has 15 high-danger scoring chances in the playoffs, and Carolina has generated 51 high-danger scoring chances when he's on the ice, which is Top 5 on the team.
I'll play this to +200.
Canadiens vs Hurricanes anytime goal parlay (+1500)
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