NHL Goal Scorer Parlay Picks for Friday

Betting on goal scorers in the two NHL games on Good Friday

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:03am

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With only two NHL games on the schedule for Good Friday, the author has selected a goal scorer parlay featuring players from the Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues vs. Anaheim Ducks matchups.

Why it matters

NHL goal scorer parlays can be a lucrative betting option, especially on lighter game days, as identifying the right players to target can lead to significant payouts.

The details

For the Flyers vs. Islanders game, the author is backing veteran Brayden Schenn of the Islanders, who has 5 goals in his last 10 games. For the Blues vs. Ducks game, the author is selecting young Ducks star Cutter Gauthier, who has 38 goals on the season and has scored in back-to-back games.

  • The Flyers vs. Islanders game starts at 7:00 PM EST.
  • The Blues vs. Ducks game starts at 10:00 PM EST.

The players

Brayden Schenn

A 17-year NHL veteran currently playing for the New York Islanders, who has 17 goals on the season and has scored 5 times in his last 10 games.

Cutter Gauthier

A 22-year-old forward playing for the Anaheim Ducks, who has enjoyed a breakout second season with 38 goals so far.

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The takeaway

Identifying goal-scoring threats from the limited NHL slate on Good Friday can lead to a lucrative parlay payout for savvy bettors.