NHL Goal Scorer Parlay Hits Before Season Ends

Avalanche's MacKinnon and Kings' Kempe lead the way in Tuesday's predictions

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:35pm

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With the NHL regular season winding down, sports betting analyst Jeff Fox is looking to hit one more goal scorer parlay before the year is over. He's targeting Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon and Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe to find the back of the net in Tuesday night's games against the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks, respectively.

Why it matters

MacKinnon and Kempe have been two of the league's most prolific goal scorers this season, with MacKinnon in a tight race for the Rocket Richard Trophy. Backing these two snipers to continue their hot streaks could provide a nice payout for bettors looking to cash in before the NHL playoffs begin.

The details

MacKinnon has seven goals in his last 10 games and holds a slim one-goal lead over Montreal's Cole Caufield in the race for the Rocket Richard. He'll look to add to his total against the struggling Flames. Meanwhile, Kempe has eight goals in his last 10 games and is just one shy of matching his career-high 35-goal season. He'll face a porous Canucks defense that has struggled all year.

  • The Avalanche vs. Flames game starts at 9:00 PM EST on Tuesday, April 14th.
  • The Kings vs. Canucks game starts at 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday, April 14th.

The players

Nathan MacKinnon

A star center for the Colorado Avalanche who is in contention for the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal scorer this season.

Adrian Kempe

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who is having a career year, with 34 goals so far this season.

Cole Caufield

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who is challenging MacKinnon for the Rocket Richard Trophy.

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What they’re saying

“While it's highly unlikely that Kempe scores seven more goals and matches his career high of 41, he's only one goal off his second-best total of 35. I think he gets at least a goal tomorrow night against the worst defense in the league, the Vancouver Canucks.”

— Jeff Fox, Sports Betting Analyst

What’s next

The NHL regular season concludes on Wednesday, April 15th, so this will be one of the final opportunities for bettors to cash in on goal scorer props before the playoffs begin.

The takeaway

With the NHL season winding down, savvy bettors are looking to maximize their returns by targeting the league's top goal scorers in high-scoring matchups. MacKinnon and Kempe have been two of the most consistent snipers all year, making them attractive options for a parlay wager as the regular season comes to a close.