🏒 USA vs. Canada Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions: Olympic Men's Hockey Gold Medal Game

Who's going to score in the biggest goal of their career? I'm exploring some of the most appealing bets in my USA vs. Canada anytime goal-scorer predictions.

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: February 21, 2026 9:41 PM EST • 3 minute read

Macklin Celebrini in action as we offer our Canada vs. USA goal-scorer picks for Sunday's Olympic hockey gold medal game. — Pictured: Macklin Celebrini in action as we offer our USA vs. Canada goal-scorer picks for Sunday's Olympic hockey gold medal game. Photo by Andrea Branca via Imagn Images

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The countdown is almost over as I offer my USA vs. Canada anytime goal-scorer predictions for Sunday's Olympic hockey gold medal game (8:10 a.m. ET, CBC, NBC).

Who will rise to the occasion and score the biggest goal of their career? I'm featuring three players who have the best chance of lighting the lamp, including two from the return of the Mac line and Team USA's Jack Hughes.

🏒 USA vs. Canada anytime goal scorer predictions: Olympic men's hockey gold medal game

Our expert Olympic hockey picks are based on the latest betting odds at the best sports betting sites.

Player	Goal scorer bet odds	Units	Confidence
Macklin Celebrini, F, Canada	+170	1u -> 1.7u	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Connor McDavid, F, Canada	+155	1u -> 1.55u	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jack Hughes, F, USA	+350	0.5u -> 1.75u	⭐⭐⭐

Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 5 units

🥅 Best USA vs. Canada anytime goal scorer pick today

Macklin Celebrini (+170)

The tournament's leading goal scorer has been a revelation for Canada despite being just 19 years old. Celebrini has five goals and scored the opener against Czechia in the quarterfinal.

Playing with McDavid has made his threat even more formidable. He had 12 shots in the two elimination games, eight of which were against Finland in the semifinal. Expect his effervescence and unparalleled energy to be on full display on Sunday morning. I'd play this bet to +160.

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Connor McDavid (+155)

I'm gobsmacked McDavid doesn't have more than two goals. He leads Canada with 24 shots on goal, but has a shooting percentage of only 8.3. That's well below his season average (15.5%) in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers.

I'm expecting some positive regression from the world's most lethal offensive player. In case you're wondering, I also backed his linemate, Nathan MacKinnon, to score in my Canada vs. USA prediction.

Jack Hughes (+350)

I'm riding with the hot hand as Hughes scored two of his three goals in the semifinal. He's tied with three others for the most goals on the team. Hughes has three goals on 12 shots, good for a 25 shooting percentage. That's tied for second-best with Noah Hanifin, who has just four shots on goal.

I'd play this bet to +325.

💡 How I'm betting USA vs. Canada

Celebrini and McDavid haven't taken a step back all tournament and have been Canada's best players throughout. If anything, I expect them to raise their level again for the showcase event. I put a full unit on those bets due to my increased confidence level.

With chances expected to be at a premium, I'm looking for a Team USA player who has been ruthlessly efficient in front of the goal. Hughes fits the bill as he is tied for the team lead in goals despite being tied for ninth in shots on goal. Each unit represents a $10 bet.

📺 How to watch USA vs. Canada

Date: Sunday, Feb. 22
Puck drop: 8:10 a.m. ET
Location: Milano Santagiulia Arena (Milan, Italy)
TV: CBC, NBC, CBC Gem, Peacock

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Written by:
Gary Pearson

Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work and NFL experience has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.

Mitch Marner in action as we provide our Canada vs. USA prediction and expert picks for Sunday's Olympic gold medal game.

🏒 USA vs. Canada Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions: Olympic Men's Hockey Gold Medal Game

🏒 USA vs. Canada anytime goal scorer predictions: Olympic men's hockey gold medal game