NHL Playoffs player props today: Monday's best props include Leo Carlsson [4/26/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for April 27, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Leo Carlsson, Darren Raddysh and Cutter Gauthier.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Oilers vs. Ducks and Sabres vs. Bruins, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Monday's playoffs, 4/26

Sourced from 45+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for April 26, ranked by probability.

Leo Carlsson under 3.5 shots on goal (-155)

• Edge: 9.2%
• Probability: 70.0%
• Game: Oilers vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

Our model has found value on Anaheim's Leo Carlsson going under 3.5 shots on goal. A probability of 70.0% gives this play an edge of 9.2% at -155 odds.

Darren Raddysh under 3.5 shots on goal (-154)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 66.1%
• Game: Lightning vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Darren Raddysh’s shots on goal prop shows a 66.1% probability and an 5.5% edge at -154 odds, according to our model.

Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal (-105)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 59.3%
• Game: Oilers vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 59.3% probability and an 8.1% edge at -105.

Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 57.1%
• Game: Lightning vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal, with a 57.1% probability and an edge of 7.1% at +100 odds.

Quinton Byfield under 2.5 shots on goal (-110)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Game: Avalanche vs. Kings (4:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Quinton Byfield under 2.5 shots on goal for Los Angeles, showing an edge of 4.1% at -110 odds.

Kasperi Kapanen under 1.5 shots on goal (+110)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 51.2%
• Game: Oilers vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

Kasperi Kapanen’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 3.6% at +110 odds, supported by a 51.2% probability according to our model.

Tage Thompson under 3.5 shots on goal (+110)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 51.0%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (2:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Tage Thompson under 3.5 shots on goal for Buffalo, with a 51.0% probability and a 3.3% edge at +110 odds.

Mattias Ekholm over 1.5 shots on goal (+120)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 50.1%
• Game: Oilers vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Mattias Ekholm over 1.5 shots on goal, supported by a 50.1% probability at +120 odds and an edge of 4.6%.

Jack Quinn under 2.5 shots on goal (+135)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 47.8%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (2:00PM ET)

A 5.3% edge on the under 1.5 shots on goal line makes Jack Quinn a value play in Sabres vs. Bruins, supported by a 47.8% probability at +135 odds.

Pavel Zacha under 1.5 shots on goal (+145)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 47.0%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (2:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Pavel Zacha under 1.5 shots on goal here, with a 47.0% probability and 6.2% edge at +145 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Sunday, April 26, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:04AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Oilers vs. Ducks	Leo Carlsson under 3.5 shots on goal	-155 @ BetMGM	9.2%	70.0%
Lightning vs. Canadiens	Darren Raddysh under 3.5 shots on goal	-154 @ DraftKings	5.5%	66.1%
Oilers vs. Ducks	Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal	-105 @ BetMGM	7.1%	57.1%
Lightning vs. Canadiens	Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal	+100 @ BetMGM	7.1%	57.1%
Avalanche vs. Kings	Quinton Byfield under 2.5 shots on goal	-110 @ BetMGM	4.1%	56.5%
Oilers vs. Ducks	Kasperi Kapanen under 1.5 shots on goal	+110 @ BetMGM	3.6%	51.2%
Sabres vs. Bruins	Tage Thompson under 3.5 shots on goal	+110 @ DraftKings	3.3%	51.0%
Oilers vs. Ducks	Mattias Ekholm over 1.5 shots on goal	+120 @ BetMGM	4.6%	50.1%
Sabres vs. Bruins	Jack Quinn under 1.5 shots on goal	+135 @ BetMGM	5.3%	47.8%
Sabres vs. Bruins	Pavel Zacha under 1.5 shots on goal	+145 @ DraftKings	6.2%	47.0%

Conclusion

For April 26, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Leo Carlsson, Darren Raddysh and Cutter Gauthier. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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