NHL player props today: New Year's Day best props include Frederick Gaudreau [1/1/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for New Year's Day, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Frederick Gaudreau, Blake Lizotte and Eeli Tolvanen.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Canadiens vs. Hurricanes and Stars vs. Blackhawks, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Thursday, 1/1

Sourced from 100+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 1, ranked by edge.

Frederick Gaudreau anytime goal scorer (+600)

• Edge: 10.1%
• Probability: 24.4%
• Game: Predators vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Seattle's Frederick Gaudreau scoring a goal. A probability of 24.4% gives this play an edge of 10.1% at +600 odds.

Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+900)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 17.9%
• Game: Red Wings vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)

Blake Lizotte’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 17.9% probability and an 7.9% edge at +900 odds, according to our model.

Eeli Tolvanen anytime goal scorer (+290)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 33.0%
• Game: Predators vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Eeli Tolvanen anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 33.0% probability and a 7.4% edge at +290.

Tyler Bertuzzi anytime goal scorer (+245)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 36.2%
• Game: Stars vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Tyler Bertuzzi to score a goal, with a 36.2% probability and an edge of 7.2% at +245 odds.

Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal scorer (+280)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 32.9%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Nikolaj Ehlers as an anytime goal scorer for Carolina, showing an edge of 6.6% at +280 odds.

Artyom Levshunov to record an assist (+190)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 41.0%
• Game: Stars vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET)

Artyom Levshunov’s assist prop shows an edge of 6.5% at +190 odds, supported by a 41.0% probability according to our model.

Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point (-130)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 62.8%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point for Carolina, with a 62.8% probability and a 6.3% edge at -130 odds.

Gabriel Vilardi anytime goal scorer (+250)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 34.3%
• Game: Jets vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Gabriel Vilardi anytime goal scorer, supported by a 34.3% probability at +250 odds and an edge of 5.7%.

Jason Dickinson anytime goal scorer (+650)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 18.9%
• Game: Stars vs. Blackhawks (8:30PM ET)

A 5.6% edge on the anytime goal line makes Jason Dickinson a value play in Stars vs. Blackhawks, supported by a 18.9% probability at +650 odds.

Shane Wright anytime goal scorer (+475)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 22.8%
• Game: Predators vs. Kraken (10:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Shane Wright anytime goal scorer here, with a 22.8% probability and 5.4% edge at +475 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, January 1, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 6:46PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Predators vs. Kraken	Frederick Gaudreau anytime goal scorer	+600 @ FanDuel	10.1%	24.4%
Red Wings vs. Penguins	Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer	+900 @ FanDuel	7.9%	17.9%
Predators vs. Kraken	Eeli Tolvanen anytime goal scorer	+290 @ FanDuel	7.2%	36.2%
Stars vs. Blackhawks	Tyler Bertuzzi anytime goal scorer	+245 @ DraftKings	7.2%	36.2%
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes	Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal scorer	+280 @ FanDuel	6.6%	32.9%
Stars vs. Blackhawks	Artyom Levshunov to record an assist	+190 @ DraftKings	6.5%	41.0%
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes	Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point	-130 @ DraftKings	6.3%	62.8%
Jets vs. Maple Leafs	Gabriel Vilardi anytime goal scorer	+250 @ DraftKings	5.7%	34.3%
Stars vs. Blackhawks	Jason Dickinson first goal scorer	+650 @ DraftKings	5.6%	18.9%
Predators vs. Kraken	Shane Wright anytime goal scorer	+475 @ DraftKings	5.4%	22.8%

Conclusion

For January 1, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Frederick Gaudreau, Blake Lizotte and Eeli Tolvanen. 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 promotes responsible gambling.