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NHL Goal Scorer Prop Betting Rules

First Goal Scorer: Bet on which player will score the first goal of the game. Higher odds but harder to predict. It is a popular NHL prop market.

Anytime Goal Scorer: Bet on a player to score at least one goal at any point during the game. The most popular NHL goal scorer prop offered by sportsbooks.

Last Goal Scorer: Bet on which player will score the final goal of the game. Similar odds to first goal scorer props with added uncertainty around game flow.

2+ Goals: Bet on a player to score two or more goals in a single game. Very high odds for elite goal scorers in favorable matchups.


Sportsbooks Offering NHL Goal Scorer Props:

FanDuel DraftKings BetMGM Caesars Bet365 BetOnline Bovada BetRivers Fanatics Hard Rock Bet Pinnacle

Important: Most sportsbooks void goal scorer bets if a player does not dress or is a healthy scratch. Always check the specific sportsbook's rules before placing goal scorer prop bets. Some books require the player to have at least one shift in the game.

Who Scored the First Goal Tonight?

Looking for tonight's NHL goal scoring results? Select today's date from the dropdown below to see every goal scored across all games. Our tracker updates every 10 minutes during games, so you can follow along in real-time. For pre-game predictions and player picks, check out our NHL Goal Scorer Predictions page, or view historical goal scorer stats and leaders for betting research.

October 22, 2026 Goal Tracker

Time Matchup Team First Goal All Goals
10:00 PM ET Utah Mammoth at Seattle Kraken SEA Jordan Eberle
Jordan Eberle
Matty Beniers
Brandon Montour
Mackie Samoskevich
Freddy Gaudreau
UTA Vincent Trocheck
Vincent Trocheck
Logan Cooley
Logan Cooley
10:00 PM ET Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks DET Lucas Raymond
Lucas Raymond
William Wallinder
Lucas Raymond
Michael Rasmussen
Emmitt Finnie
VAN Elias Pettersson
Elias Pettersson
Jonathan Lekkerimaki
09:00 PM ET Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames CGY Aydar Suniev
Aydar Suniev
Joel Farabee
MIN Michael McCarron
Michael McCarron
09:00 PM ET Carolina Hurricanes at Edmonton Oilers CAR Jackson Blake
Jackson Blake
Sebastian Aho
Seth Jarvis
Logan Stankoven
Juuso Valimaki
EDM Leon Draisaitl
Leon Draisaitl
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Connor McDavid
Leon Draisaitl
Connor McDavid
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
08:00 PM ET Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues STL Pavel Buchnevich
Pavel Buchnevich
Justin Barron
Mason McTavish
Jimmy Snuggerud
Dylan Holloway
Dylan Holloway
VGK Brett Howden
Brett Howden
Jack Eichel
08:00 PM ET Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars DAL Wyatt Johnston
Wyatt Johnston
Roope Hintz
Roope Hintz
WPG Gabriel Vilardi
Gabriel Vilardi
Kyle Connor
07:30 PM ET Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders LAK Artemi Panarin
Artemi Panarin
Artemi Panarin
Brandt Clarke
NYI Victor Eklund
Victor Eklund
Matthew Schaefer
07:00 PM ET Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins BOS Casey Mittelstadt
Casey Mittelstadt
Elias Lindholm
David Pastrnak
JJ Peterka
Mark Kastelic
David Pastrnak
NSH - -
07:00 PM ET New York Rangers at Toronto Maple Leafs NYR Mika Zibanejad
Mika Zibanejad
Oliver Bjorkstrand
Tye Kartye
Alexis Lafrenière
TOR Easton Cowan
Easton Cowan
Teddy Blueger
Brandon Duhaime
Kirill Marchenko
Troy Stecher
07:00 PM ET San Jose Sharks at Ottawa Senators OTT Tim StΓΌtzle
Tim StΓΌtzle
Jordan Spence
SJS Nolan Allan
Nolan Allan
Tyler Toffoli
Collin Graf
Jacob Trouba
Zack Ostapchuk
Ivar Stenberg
07:00 PM ET Anaheim Ducks at New Jersey Devils ANA Tim Washe
Tim Washe
NJD Arseny Gritsyuk
Arseny Gritsyuk
Nico Hischier
Anthony Mantha
Jack Hughes
07:00 PM ET Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins FLA - -
PIT Nick Robertson
Nick Robertson
Hendrix Lapierre
Evgeni Malkin
Nick Robertson
Utah Mammoth at Seattle Kraken
10:00 PM ET
SEA
First Goal
Jordan Eberle
All Goals
  • Jordan Eberle
  • Matty Beniers
  • Brandon Montour
  • Mackie Samoskevich
  • Freddy Gaudreau
UTA
First Goal
Vincent Trocheck
All Goals
  • Vincent Trocheck
  • Logan Cooley
  • Logan Cooley
Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks
10:00 PM ET
DET
First Goal
Lucas Raymond
All Goals
  • Lucas Raymond
  • William Wallinder
  • Lucas Raymond
  • Michael Rasmussen
  • Emmitt Finnie
VAN
First Goal
Elias Pettersson
All Goals
  • Elias Pettersson
  • Jonathan Lekkerimaki
Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames
09:00 PM ET
CGY
First Goal
Aydar Suniev
All Goals
  • Aydar Suniev
  • Joel Farabee
MIN
First Goal
Michael McCarron
All Goals
  • Michael McCarron
Carolina Hurricanes at Edmonton Oilers
09:00 PM ET
CAR
First Goal
Jackson Blake
All Goals
  • Jackson Blake
  • Sebastian Aho
  • Seth Jarvis
  • Logan Stankoven
  • Juuso Valimaki
EDM
First Goal
Leon Draisaitl
All Goals
  • Leon Draisaitl
  • Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
  • Connor McDavid
  • Leon Draisaitl
  • Connor McDavid
  • Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues
08:00 PM ET
STL
First Goal
Pavel Buchnevich
All Goals
  • Pavel Buchnevich
  • Justin Barron
  • Mason McTavish
  • Jimmy Snuggerud
  • Dylan Holloway
  • Dylan Holloway
VGK
First Goal
Brett Howden
All Goals
  • Brett Howden
  • Jack Eichel
Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars
08:00 PM ET
DAL
First Goal
Wyatt Johnston
All Goals
  • Wyatt Johnston
  • Roope Hintz
  • Roope Hintz
WPG
First Goal
Gabriel Vilardi
All Goals
  • Gabriel Vilardi
  • Kyle Connor
Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders
07:30 PM ET
LAK
First Goal
Artemi Panarin
All Goals
  • Artemi Panarin
  • Artemi Panarin
  • Brandt Clarke
NYI
First Goal
Victor Eklund
All Goals
  • Victor Eklund
  • Matthew Schaefer
Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins
07:00 PM ET
BOS
First Goal
Casey Mittelstadt
All Goals
  • Casey Mittelstadt
  • Elias Lindholm
  • David Pastrnak
  • JJ Peterka
  • Mark Kastelic
  • David Pastrnak
NSH
First Goal
-
All Goals
-
New York Rangers at Toronto Maple Leafs
07:00 PM ET
NYR
First Goal
Mika Zibanejad
All Goals
  • Mika Zibanejad
  • Oliver Bjorkstrand
  • Tye Kartye
  • Alexis LafreniΓ¨re
TOR
First Goal
Easton Cowan
All Goals
  • Easton Cowan
  • Teddy Blueger
  • Brandon Duhaime
  • Kirill Marchenko
  • Troy Stecher
San Jose Sharks at Ottawa Senators
07:00 PM ET
OTT
First Goal
Tim StΓΌtzle
All Goals
  • Tim StΓΌtzle
  • Jordan Spence
SJS
First Goal
Nolan Allan
All Goals
  • Nolan Allan
  • Tyler Toffoli
  • Collin Graf
  • Jacob Trouba
  • Zack Ostapchuk
  • Ivar Stenberg
Anaheim Ducks at New Jersey Devils
07:00 PM ET
ANA
First Goal
Tim Washe
All Goals
  • Tim Washe
NJD
First Goal
Arseny Gritsyuk
All Goals
  • Arseny Gritsyuk
  • Nico Hischier
  • Anthony Mantha
  • Jack Hughes
Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins
07:00 PM ET
FLA
First Goal
-
All Goals
-
PIT
First Goal
Nick Robertson
All Goals
  • Nick Robertson
  • Hendrix Lapierre
  • Evgeni Malkin
  • Nick Robertson

NHL Goal Scorer Betting: Stats & Trends

Understanding NHL Goal Scorer Props

Goal scorer prop betting is one of the most exciting markets in the NHL. The anytime goal scorer bet, where you pick a player to score at any point during the game, has become the most popular player prop in hockey. Understanding the key factors that influence goal scoring probability can give you a significant edge when betting on NHL goal scorers.

Key Factors That Influence Goal Scoring

  • Power Play Opportunities: Players on the first power play unit see a significant boost in goal scoring chances. Teams that draw more penalties create more PP opportunities, and players like top-line forwards and point-shot specialists benefit the most from man-advantage situations.
  • Line Matchups & Deployment: A player's ice time and line assignment directly impacts goal scoring probability. First-line centers and wingers get more minutes and more favorable matchups. Check if a coach has recently promoted or demoted players within the lineup.
  • Goalie Matchups: The opposing goaltender's save percentage, goals against average, and recent form are critical. Backup goalies typically allow more goals, and some goalies have notable weaknesses against certain shot types or positions.
  • Home vs. Away Splits: Some players perform significantly better at home, where they get last change and favorable matchups. Check individual player home/away goal scoring splits for an edge.
  • Period Tendencies: Goal scoring rates vary by period. The third period often sees more goals due to trailing teams pulling goalies and playing more aggressively. Some players are known as strong finishers who score more in the final frame.
  • Hot Streaks & Recent Form: A player's last 5-10 games of performance is often more predictive than season-long stats. Look for players with elevated shooting percentages, increased shot volumes, and consistent power play deployment.

Historical NHL Goal Scoring Trends

Home vs Away: Home teams historically have a slight edge in goal production due to last change advantage, favorable matchups, and crowd energy. However, some road warriors thrive in hostile environments, so always check individual player road splits.

Back-to-Back Games: Teams playing the second game of a back-to-back typically see reduced goal output, especially from defensemen and older players who log heavy minutes. Starting goaltenders often get rest on the back end, leading to backup goalies facing more shots.

Seasonal Trends: Goal scoring rates tend to increase in the second half of the season as teams push for playoff positioning. The trade deadline can shake up line combinations, creating new opportunities for players on new teams with fresh chemistry.

Goal Scorer Betting Research

Use this tracker for goal scorer betting research by reviewing historical data to identify patterns for specific teams and players. Browse past games with the date selector and analyze:

  • Which players consistently score goals and their goal-scoring frequency
  • How specific team matchups and goalie matchups affect goal scoring outcomes
  • First goal scorer patterns: who tends to open the scoring in games
  • Multi-goal games: which elite scorers are most likely to pot two or more

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this NHL goal tracker updated live?

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Yes! Our NHL goal tracker is updated every 10 minutes during game days. You can track live goal scorers for all NHL games throughout the season.

Who scored the first goal in tonight's NHL games?

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Select today's date from the date selector above to see the first goal scorer in each game. The tracker shows the player's name for every goal, updated every 10 minutes during games.

What is an anytime goal scorer bet in NHL?

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An anytime goal scorer bet is a prop bet where you wager on a specific player to score at least one goal at any point during the game. It doesn't matter what period the goal occurs in. If your player scores, the bet wins. This is the most popular NHL goal scorer prop offered by sportsbooks.

How do first goal scorer props work in NHL?

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First goal scorer props let you bet on which player will score the first goal of a specific game. These props typically carry higher odds than anytime goal scorer bets because they are harder to predict. Most major sportsbooks offer first goal scorer markets for NHL games.

What factors affect NHL goal scoring probability?

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Key factors include: the player's historical goal scoring rate and recent form, power play opportunities and time on ice, opposing goaltender's save percentage, line matchups and deployment, home vs. away splits, and whether the player is on the first or second power play unit.

Can I see goal data from previous NHL games?

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Yes! Use the date selector dropdown at the top of the page to navigate between different game dates throughout the NHL season. You can view goal data for any completed game date in the current season.

Which sportsbooks offer NHL goal scorer props?

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Most major sportsbooks offer anytime goal scorer props including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, Bet365, BetOnline, Bovada, BetRivers, and Fanatics. Some books also offer first goal scorer, last goal scorer, and 2+ goals props. JediBets compares odds across all these books so you can find the best value.