Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals takes place tonight in Raleigh, and I've found tons of value in the goal-scorer market.
My Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes goal scorer props will highlight Jack Eichel, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Brett Howden.
Read more in my NHL picks for Thursday, June 4.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes goal scorer predictions for Game 2
| Player to score a goal | Odds |
|---|---|
 Jack Eichel |
+230 |
 Nikolaj Ehlers |
+205 |
| Brett Howden |
+310 |
| 💲Goal scorer parlay | +2000 |
Goal scorer pick: Jack Eichel (+230)
On paper, Jack Eichel hasn't scored much in these playoffs, finding the back of the net just twice in 17 games. However, the underlying numbers suggest he's been far more dangerous than that production indicates.
Eichel owns 5.93 individual expected goals, one of the highest marks on the Vegas Golden Knights, and he's recorded eight shots on goal across his last three road games.
The veteran has also generated 67 individual Fenwick attempts during the postseason, trailing only Pavel Dorofeyev on Vegas. Eichel continues to create offense at a high level, and the Golden Knights are producing 15.15 high-danger chances per 60 minutes with him on the ice. If those opportunities continue, he's a strong candidate to break through in Game 2.
I'll play this pick up to +200.
Goal scorer pick: Nikolaj Ehlers (+205)
Nikolaj Ehlers capitalized on his opportunities in Game 1, putting both of his shots on target in the back of the net. The winger now has six goals this postseason, but the underlying numbers suggest the production is no fluke. Ehlers owns 4.02 individual expected goals through 13 playoff appearances while generating 56 individual Fenwick attempts.
He's also consistently finding dangerous areas of the ice, posting 14.21 high-danger chances per 60 minutes during the postseason. Ehlers has been especially clinical at Lenovo Center, where five of his six playoff goals have come. If the Carolina Hurricanes continue generating quality scoring chances, Ehlers should remain a key offensive threat.
I'll play this pick up to +180.
Goal scorer pick: Brett Howden (+310)
Brett Howden continued his strong postseason in Game 1, finding the back of the net for his 11th goal of the playoffs. While the Golden Knights forward has outperformed his 4.82 individual expected goals, the underlying chance generation remains solid.
Howden is second on Vegas with 21 individual high-danger scoring chances and owns a 10.59 HDCF/60 rate during the postseason.
The veteran has consistently found dangerous scoring areas throughout the playoffs, and his Game 1 goal suggests that trend isn't slowing down.
I'd play this pick up to +280.
Golden Knights vs Hurricanes anytime goal parlay
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