NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Gustav Forsling [2/26/2026]

Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 13.6%
• Probability: 63.6%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Florida's Gustav Forsling going over 1.5 shots on goal. A probability of 63.6% gives this play an edge of 13.6% at +100 odds.

Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 13.1%
• Probability: 28.4%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Ilya Mikheyev’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 28.4% probability and an 13.1% edge at +550 odds, according to our model.

Brayden Point anytime goal scorer (+240)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 39.0%
• Game: Lightning vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Brayden Point anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 39.0% probability and a 9.6% edge at +240.

Matvei Gridin to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 51.4%
• Game: Flames vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Matvei Gridin to score a point, with a 51.4% probability and an edge of 8.8% at +135 odds.

Adam Klapka anytime goal scorer (+800)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 19.9%
• Game: Flames vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Adam Klapka as an anytime goal scorer for Calgary, showing an edge of 8.7% at +800 odds.

Fraser Minten anytime goal scorer (+450)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 26.9%
• Game: Blue Jackets vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Fraser Minten’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 8.7% at +450 odds, supported by a 26.9% probability according to our model.

Sam Reinhart anytime goal scorer (+175)

• Edge: 8.5%
• Probability: 44.8%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Sam Reinhart anytime goal scorer for Florida, with a 44.8% probability and a 8.5% edge at +175 odds.

Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+900)

• Edge: 8.4%
• Probability: 18.4%
• Game: Devils vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer, supported by a 18.4% probability at +900 odds and an edge of 8.4%.

Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer (+750)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 20.0%
• Game: Wild vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

An 8.3% edge on the anytime goal line makes Danila Yurov a value play in Wild vs. Avalanche, supported by a 20.0% probability at +750 odds.

Roman Josi anytime goal scorer (+370)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 29.5%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Roman Josi anytime goal scorer here, with a 29.5% probability and 8.3% edge at +370 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, February 26, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 5:58PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers	Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal	+100 @ DraftKings	13.6%	63.6%
Blackhawks vs. Predators	Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	13.1%	28.4%
Lightning vs. Hurricanes	Brayden Point anytime goal scorer	+240 @ FanDuel	8.8%	51.4%
Flames vs. Sharks	Matvei Gridin to score a point	+135 @ DraftKings	8.8%	51.4%
Flames vs. Sharks	Adam Klapka anytime goal scorer	+800 @ FanDuel	8.7%	19.9%
Blue Jackets vs. Bruins	Fraser Minten anytime goal scorer	+450 @ DraftKings	8.7%	26.9%
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers	Sam Reinhart anytime goal scorer	+175 @ DraftKings	8.5%	44.8%
Devils vs. Penguins	Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer	+900 @ DraftKings	8.4%	18.4%
Wild vs. Avalanche	Danila Yurov first goal scorer	+750 @ DraftKings	8.3%	20.0%
Blackhawks vs. Predators	Roman Josi anytime goal scorer	+370 @ DraftKings	8.3%	29.5%

Conclusion

For February 26, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Gustav Forsling, Ilya Mikheyev and Brayden Point. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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