Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game May 9, 2026
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Sat, May 9 • 6:00 PM ET
Andrei Svechnikov o0.5 Goals Scored (+225)
Svechnikov finally found the back of the net in Game 3 for his first goal of the postseason, and I’m doubling down because his 4.4 shooting percentage remains way below his 15.3% regular-season mark. Of course, Svechnikov also plays top offensive minutes and has racked up a rock-solid 3.39 individual expected goals and 28 scoring chances through seven games.
CAR (-175)
Philadelphia doesn’t have the high-end talent or depth to hang with Carolina, and it’s been on full display with the Hurricanes sporting a 59.1 Corsi For percentage and 55.6 expected goals percentage while allowing just a single goal at five-on-five to grab the 3-0 series lead. Additionally, there’s oodles of room for Carolina starter Frederik Andersen’s otherworldly .957 postseason save percentage to dip without flipping the script in Philly’s favor.
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Sat, May 9 • 9:00 PM ET
Matt Boldy o3.5 Shots On Goal (-135)
Matt Boldy was one of the league's best shot-generators during the regular season, and the Minnesota Wild forward has seen his volume skyrocket further in the playoffs. Boldy leads all players with 37 shots on goal, good for an average of 4.6 per game. He is averaging nearly nine shot attempts and has recorded at least seven in all eight games.
Ryan Hartman o0.5 Goals Scored (+240)
Ryan Hartman leads the Wild in scoring chances (28) and high-danger opportunities (21) during the playoffs. Meanwhile, Scott Wedgewood sports the second-lowest high-danger SV% among goaltenders still playing. Hartman is a likely candidate to take advantage.
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