Jordan Staal Looms as Game 5 Anytime-Goal Angle

Stanley Cup Final pressure turns every shift into a betting market, and the anytime-goal chatter is focused on a familiar kind of playoff grinder. Jordan Staal’s value in a game like this is never just about points, because the matchup often gets decided by the dirty work around the net and the moments most fans only notice after the replay. When the margins are this thin, one well-timed puck touch can make a prop look genius or foolish in a hurry.