The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue on Monday with four games, featuring the start of two new series and the continuation of two others. The Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche, who both won their first games, will try to extend their series leads against the St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars, respectively. In the East, the Washington Capitals, the top seed in their conference, will begin their series at home against the Montreal Canadiens, while the Edmonton Oilers will visit the Los Angeles Kings to start their playoff journey.
Winnipeg came back from behind in the third period on Saturday to defeat St. Louis 5-3 in the first game of their series. Kyle Connor scored the winning goal late in the game. Colorado also secured a Game 1 victory, defeating Dallas 5-1 on the road, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring twice and assisting on another goal. The Avalanche are looking to avenge their previous playoff loss to the Stars.
Alex Ovechkin of Washington, after an impressive regular season where he scored 44 goals at age 39, aims to lead his team to their first playoff series win since 2018. Ovechkin, who has a history of playoff success, will be a key player for the Capitals against Montreal.
Edmonton, despite some injuries towards the end of the regular season, will have key players like Leon Draisaitl back in the lineup for their series against Los Angeles. Draisaitl, who scored 52 goals this season, is expected to be a significant offensive contributor. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Oilers and Kings are meeting in the playoffs, with Edmonton winning the previous three matchups.
Top Prop Bets for Anytime Goal Scorers
Here are some recommended prop bets for players who are likely to score goals in Monday`s games:
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Leon Draisaitl, Oilers (+155, FanDuel)
Draisaitl was in excellent form before his injury, scoring frequently. He also has a strong history of scoring against the Kings in past playoffs. His presence on Edmonton`s potent power play increases his chances of scoring.
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Nick Suzuki, Canadiens (+230, BetMGM)
Suzuki is Montreal`s primary offensive threat, having achieved a 30-goal season. He has been scoring consistently recently and has a decent track record against the Capitals, making him a good bet to score.
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Kevin Fiala, Kings (+210, FanDuel)
Fiala tied for the team lead in goals for the Kings and is entering the playoffs in good scoring form. He has also scored against the Oilers in previous encounters, suggesting he could find the net in this series.
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Mason Marchment, Stars (+400, BetMGM)
Marchment matched his career-high in goals this season. With Jason Robertson injured, Dallas will rely more on players like Marchment for offense. He has scored against the Avalanche before and could step up in Robertson`s absence.
