Three of the league's best goal scorers headline my NHL anytime goal picks for today.
The pregame narrative: Sam Reinhart is one of the game's premier talents, and he's an excellent pick to strike in a plus matchup. William Nylander and David Pastrnak go head-to-head on Saturday night, and both profile as excellent picks to score.
Check out my NHL goal picks for Nov. 8.
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NHL goal picks Nov. 8
Best Bet: Reinhart to score (+123)
Reinhart is doing all he can to carry the shorthanded Florida Panthers through the early months of the season.
The absences of Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov are impossible to ignore. The two forwards have been instrumental to the team's recent success.
But Reinhart has done an admirable job of putting the team on his shoulders, especially in recent outings.
Reinhart has five goals in his last six games, going scoreless in just one game during this stretch.
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It's wise to bet on this impressive run continuing Saturday as the Panthers battle the defensively inept San Jose Sharks.
The Sharks are allowing the third-most goals per game (3.60).
Their poor ranking is no fluke, either, as they're surrendering the second-most expected goals per 60 (3.82).
Bet on Reinhart leading the Panthers to a strong offensive showing.
Key stat: San Jose allows the second-most shots per game (31.6).
NHL predictions
Nylander to score (+128): The Toronto Maple Leafs' top players are heating up, and tonight's a good time to back Nylander.
The Maple Leafs forward has four goals and seven points in his last four games.
While Nylander has been producing all season long, the uptick in goals is recent. Nylander had just two goals in his first seven contests.
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The matchup is right against the Boston Bruins, too, as Boston is struggling to keep the puck out of its net.
- The Bruins are allowing the ninth-most goals per game (3.31).
- Boston is surrendering the seventh-most goals per 60 (3.5).
I expect Nylander to keep rolling against the Bruins.
Pastrnak to score (+130): Pastrnak's production is down, but I'm keen on his chances of scoring.
The Bruins winger is goalless in his last three games, but it's not for a lack of trying. He has 17 shot attempts in his last three games.
His opponent, Toronto, has been a great matchup for goal scorers this year.
The Maple Leafs are allowing the fourth-most goals per game (3.57) and have the fourth-worst save percentage in the league (.877).
I expect Pastrnak to take advantage of weak goaltending.
NHL goal picks made at 12:35 p.m. ET on 11/08/2025.
