Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game May 12, 2026
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Tue, May 12 • 7:00 PM ET
Jakub Dobes o25.5 Total Saves (-110)
The Montreal Canadiens have received elite goaltending from Jakub Dobes with a .947 save percentage and 3.94 goals saved above expected the past two games, and he sports a .918 SV% with 0.591 GSAx per 60 minutes for the postseason. While the Buffalo Sabres have won the possession battle with a 51.7 Corsi For percentage at five-on-five for the series, they’ve only converted 43.5% of their overall attempts in shots.
Alex Tuch o0.5 Goals Scored (+225)
Tuch has been a force for the Sabres despite looking for his first goal of the series. He's paced the club with 1.63 expected goals and 10 scoring chances, while his five high-danger scoring chances rank second. Plus, the go-to winger continues to skate on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit, and he scored four times across six Round 1 games.
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VEG
Tue, May 12 • 9:30 PM ET
Beckett Sennecke o0.5 Goals Scored (+335)
Beckett Sennecke is emerging as a difference-maker for Anaheim in this series against Vegas. The 20-year-old has scored in three consecutive games after totaling 23 goals during the regular season. Sennecke is making the most of limited opportunities and continues to see valuable PP2 usage alongside strong playmakers like Alex Killorn and Cutter Gauthier, giving him excellent anytime goal value tonight.
Jack Eichel o0.5 Assists (-170)
Jack Eichel continues to thrive as Vegas’ top playmaker, collecting 12 assists among his 13 playoff points. The star center has cashed this prop in three straight games, recording four helpers during that stretch. Eichel also has five assists on home ice this postseason and remains heavily involved on the top line and power play, creating strong value for another helper in Game 5.
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