Two proven point producers highlight Thursday's NHL anytime goal picks.
The pregame narrative: Sidney Crosby has established himself as an ageless wonder, and he faces another one as the Pittsburgh Penguins host Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals tonight. After that, expect Jason Robertson to break his scoring slump against the Anaheim Ducks.
Check out my NHL goal picks for Nov. 6.
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NHL goal picks Nov. 6
Best Bet: Crosby to score (+162)
Both Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are having renaissance seasons as their legendary careers wind down.
The former, however, has the goal-scoring touch, whereas his long-time teammate is the premium playmaker on the Penguins.
Crosby's nine goals lead the team and are tied for sixth in the NHL. Malkin is tied for second in the league with 16 assists.
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The one-two punch has helped the Penguins jump out to an 8-4-2 record after missing the playoffs last year.
Washington is a solid defensive team, but it will start backup goalie Charlie Lindgren (3.47 GAA, .880 SV%) because Logan Thompson played last night.
Lindgren has allowed 14 goals in his last three starts.
This is a perfect opportunity for the Penguins to pile up goals, and their captain is likely to contribute if that's the case.
Key stat: Crosby went 2-0 against this wager vs. the Capitals last season, scoring in both meetings.
NHL predictions
Robertson to score (+125): I've backed Robertson a couple of times this season so far with no success.
But that won't deter me from betting on one of the NHL's elite goal scorers.
- The 26-year-old Robertson has three 35+ goal seasons to his name.
- He's top 15 in the NHL for goals scored since the 2021-2022 season with 160.
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Robertson hasn't been at his best this year, tallying just three goals in 13 games, but not because of a lack of opportunity.
The winger leads the Dallas Stars in shots (56), and his dreadful 5.4% shooting rate is going to improve. For context, he's never finished a season with a shooting percentage below 12.6.
Mikko Rantanen is the only other Dallas skater to have more than 35 shots (43).
Robertson is bound to start scoring more, and this matchup against the Ducks provides a good spot to get on the board.
Anaheim ranks below average in the NHL for goals allowed per game (3.1), shots allowed (30.1) and has a middle-of-the-pack penalty kill (79.5%).
NHL goal picks made at 10:35 a.m. ET on 11/06/2025.
