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NHL Playoffs player props today: Monday's best props include Nikolaj Ehlers [5/4/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get NHL player props today with projections for Monday's games.
Dimers' NHL props are live for May 04, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Nikolaj Ehlers, Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Flyers vs. Hurricanes and Ducks vs. Golden Knights, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop bets for Monday's playoffs, 5/4
Sourced from 30+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for May 4, ranked by probability.
Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point (-140)
- Edge: 4.6%
- Probability: 62.9%
- Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)
Our model has found value on Carolina's Nikolaj Ehlers going over 0.5 a point. A probability of 62.9% gives this play an edge of 4.6% at -140 odds.
Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal (+124)
- Edge: 11.6%
- Probability: 56.2%
- Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)
Cutter Gauthier’s shots on goal prop shows a 56.2% probability and an 11.6% edge at +124 odds, according to our model.
Leo Carlsson under 2.5 shots on goal (+120)
- Edge: 8.9%
- Probability: 54.4%
- Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)
The data highlights value on Leo Carlsson under 2.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 54.4% probability and an 8.9% edge at +120.
Sebastian Aho under 2.5 shots on goal (+105)
- Edge: 3.2%
- Probability: 52.0%
- Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Sebastian Aho under 2.5 shots on goal, with a 52.0% probability and an edge of 3.2% at +105 odds.
Seth Jarvis under 2.5 shots on goal (+114)
- Edge: 3.5%
- Probability: 50.3%
- Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Seth Jarvis under 2.5 shots on goal for Carolina, showing an edge of 3.5% at +114 odds.
Trevor Zegras to score a point (+114)
- Edge: 3.1%
- Probability: 49.8%
- Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)
Trevor Zegras’s point prop shows an edge of 3.1% at +114 odds, supported by a 49.8% probability according to our model.
Andrei Svechnikov under 2.5 shots on goal (+124)
- Edge: 4.4%
- Probability: 49.0%
- Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Andrei Svechnikov under 2.5 shots on goal for Carolina, with a 49.0% probability and a 4.4% edge at +124 odds.
Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist (+165)
- Edge: 9.2%
- Probability: 46.9%
- Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist, supported by a 46.9% probability at +165 odds and an edge of 9.2%.
Noah Hanifin to score a point (+140)
- Edge: 1.3%
- Probability: 42.9%
- Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)
A 1.3% edge on the point line makes Noah Hanifin a value play in Ducks vs. Golden Knights, supported by a 42.9% probability at +140 odds.
Ryan Poehling to score a point (+195)
- Edge: 5.1%
- Probability: 39.0%
- Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)
Simulations show value on Ryan Poehling to score a point here, with a 39.0% probability and 5.1% edge at +195 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Monday, May 4, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 4:22AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flyers vs. Hurricanes | Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point | -140 @ DraftKings | 4.6% | 62.9% |
| Ducks vs. Golden Knights | Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal | +124 @ DraftKings | 11.6% | 56.2% |
| Ducks vs. Golden Knights | Leo Carlsson under 2.5 shots on goal | +120 @ DraftKings | 3.2% | 52.0% |
| Flyers vs. Hurricanes | Sebastian Aho under 2.5 shots on goal | +105 @ BetMGM | 3.2% | 52.0% |
| Flyers vs. Hurricanes | Seth Jarvis under 2.5 shots on goal | +114 @ DraftKings | 3.5% | 50.3% |
| Flyers vs. Hurricanes | Trevor Zegras to score a point | +114 @ DraftKings | 3.1% | 49.8% |
| Flyers vs. Hurricanes | Andrei Svechnikov under 2.5 shots on goal | +124 @ DraftKings | 4.4% | 49.0% |
| Flyers vs. Hurricanes | Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist | +165 @ DraftKings | 9.2% | 46.9% |
| Ducks vs. Golden Knights | Noah Hanifin to score a point | +140 @ DraftKings | 1.3% | 42.9% |
| Ducks vs. Golden Knights | Ryan Poehling to score a point | +195 @ DraftKings | 5.1% | 39.0% |
Conclusion
For May 4, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Nikolaj Ehlers, Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers encourages responsible gambling.
Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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