NHL Goal Scorer Tracker
2025-26 Season • Updates Every 10 Minutes
Live NHL goal scorer tracker with real-time stats for every game. See who scored the first goal tonight, track all goal scorers for each team, and view complete goal data — updated every 10 minutes with play-by-play data.
Want to analyze goal scoring trends? Check out our NHL Goal Scorer Stats page!
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 — 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:
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.
April 16, 2026 Goal Tracker
| Time | Matchup | Team | First Goal | All Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 PM ET | Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche ● LIVE | COL | - | - |
| SEA | - | - | ||
| 09:00 PM ET | Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames ● LIVE | CGY | Morgan Frost |
Morgan Frost
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| LAK | Quinton Byfield |
Quinton Byfield
|
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| 09:00 PM ET | Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers ● LIVE | EDM | Josh Samanski |
Josh Samanski
Matt Savoie Matt Savoie Matt Savoie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| VAN | Ty Mueller |
Ty Mueller
|
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| 08:00 PM ET | Anaheim Ducks at Nashville Predators | ANA | Cutter Gauthier |
Cutter Gauthier
Jackson LaCombe Alex Killorn Tristan Luneau Troy Terry |
| NSH | Steven Stamkos |
Steven Stamkos
Filip Forsberg Filip Forsberg Steven Stamkos |
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| 08:00 PM ET | San Jose Sharks at Winnipeg Jets | SJS | Igor Chernyshov |
Igor Chernyshov
Will Smith Collin Graf Michael Misa William Eklund Macklin Celebrini |
| WPG | Cole Koepke |
Cole Koepke
|
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| 07:30 PM ET | St. Louis Blues at Utah Mammoth | MAM | Michael Carcone |
Michael Carcone
Lawson Crouse Kailer Yamamoto |
| STL | Pavel Buchnevich |
Pavel Buchnevich
Robert Thomas Robert Thomas Logan Mailloux |
- Morgan Frost
- Quinton Byfield
- Josh Samanski
- Matt Savoie
- Matt Savoie
- Matt Savoie
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
- Ty Mueller
- Cutter Gauthier
- Jackson LaCombe
- Alex Killorn
- Tristan Luneau
- Troy Terry
- Steven Stamkos
- Filip Forsberg
- Filip Forsberg
- Steven Stamkos
- Igor Chernyshov
- Will Smith
- Collin Graf
- Michael Misa
- William Eklund
- Macklin Celebrini
- Cole Koepke
- Michael Carcone
- Lawson Crouse
- Kailer Yamamoto
- Pavel Buchnevich
- Robert Thomas
- Robert Thomas
- Logan Mailloux
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 — 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.