NHL Playoffs player props today: Thursday's best props include Dylan Cozens [4/23/2026]

Dylan Cozens under 2.5 shots on goal (-110)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Senators (7:30PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Ottawa's Dylan Cozens going under 2.5 shots on goal. A probability of 56.2% gives this play an edge of 3.9% at -110 odds.

Andrei Svechnikov under 2.5 shots on goal (-110)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 56.0%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Senators (7:30PM ET)

Andrei Svechnikov’s shots on goal prop shows a 56.0% probability and an 3.7% edge at -110 odds, according to our model.

Jack Quinn under 2.5 shots on goal (+105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 52.7%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Jack Quinn under 2.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 52.7% probability and a 3.9% edge at +105.

Pavel Zacha under 1.5 shots on goal (+114)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 50.7%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Pavel Zacha under 1.5 shots on goal, with a 50.7% probability and an edge of 4.0% at +114 odds.

Viktor Arvidsson to score a point (+105)

• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 50.2%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Viktor Arvidsson to score a point for Boston, showing an edge of 1.4% at +105 odds.

Tage Thompson under 3.5 shots on goal (+130)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 47.1%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Tage Thompson’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 3.7% at +130 odds, supported by a 47.1% probability according to our model.

Zach Benson to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 1.8%
• Probability: 44.4%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Zach Benson to score a point for Buffalo, with a 44.4% probability and a 1.8% edge at +135 odds.

Ryan McLeod to score a point (+154)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 41.3%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Ryan McLeod to score a point, supported by a 41.3% probability at +154 odds and an edge of 2.0%.

David Pastrnak anytime goal scorer (+160)

• Edge: 1.6%
• Probability: 40.1%
• Game: Sabres vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

A 1.6% edge on the anytime goal line makes David Pastrnak a value play in Sabres vs. Bruins, supported by a 40.1% probability at +160 odds.

Alexander Nikishin over 0.5 a point (+260)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 38.4%
• Game: Hurricanes vs. Senators (7:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on Alexander Nikishin over 0.5 a point here, with a 38.4% probability and 10.6% edge at +260 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, April 23, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 8:41AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Hurricanes vs. Senators	Dylan Cozens under 2.5 shots on goal	-110 @ BetMGM	3.9%	56.2%
Hurricanes vs. Senators	Andrei Svechnikov under 2.5 shots on goal	-110 @ BetMGM	3.7%	56.0%
Sabres vs. Bruins	Jack Quinn under 2.5 shots on goal	+105 @ BetMGM	4.0%	50.7%
Sabres vs. Bruins	Pavel Zacha under 1.5 shots on goal	+114 @ DraftKings	4.0%	50.7%
Sabres vs. Bruins	Viktor Arvidsson to score a point	+105 @ DraftKings	1.4%	50.2%
Sabres vs. Bruins	Tage Thompson under 3.5 shots on goal	+130 @ DraftKings	3.7%	47.1%
Sabres vs. Bruins	Zach Benson to score a point	+135 @ DraftKings	1.8%	44.4%
Sabres vs. Bruins	Ryan McLeod to score a point	+154 @ DraftKings	2.0%	41.3%
Sabres vs. Bruins	David Pastrnak first goal scorer	+160 @ FanDuel	1.6%	40.1%
Hurricanes vs. Senators	Alexander Nikishin over 0.5 a point	+260 @ DraftKings	10.6%	38.4%

Conclusion

For April 23, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Dylan Cozens, Andrei Svechnikov and Jack Quinn. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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