May 21, 2026
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Read Article NHL Playoffs player props today: Thursday's best props include Shayne Gostisbehere [5/21/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NHL player props today with projections for Thursday's games.
Dimers' NHL props are live for May 21, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Shayne Gostisbehere, Sean Walker and Juraj Slafkovsky.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including today's Canadiens vs. Hurricanes clash, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop bets for Thursday's playoffs, 5/21
Below are the top ten NHL player props for May 21, ranked by probability.
Shayne Gostisbehere under 2.5 shots on goal (-175)
- Edge: 4.9%
- Probability: 68.5%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
Our model has flagged value on Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere going under 2.5 shots on goal. A probability of 68.5% gives this play an edge of 4.9% at -175 odds.
Sean Walker over 1.5 shots on goal (-175)
- Edge: 3.4%
- Probability: 67.1%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
Sean Walker’s shots on goal prop shows a 67.1% probability and an 3.4% edge at -175 odds, according to our model.
Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal (-145)
- Edge: 3.9%
- Probability: 63.1%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 63.1% probability and a 3.9% edge at -145.
Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point (-130)
- Edge: 1.1%
- Probability: 57.6%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point, with a 57.6% probability and an edge of 1.1% at -130 odds.
Andrei Svechnikov under 2.5 shots on goal (+130)
- Edge: 5.5%
- Probability: 49.0%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Andrei Svechnikov under 2.5 shots on goal for Carolina, showing an edge of 5.5% at +130 odds.
Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist (+160)
- Edge: 1.5%
- Probability: 40.0%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
Nikolaj Ehlers’s assist prop shows an edge of 1.5% at +160 odds, supported by a 40.0% probability according to our model.
Noah Dobson to score a point (+180)
- Edge: 1.7%
- Probability: 37.4%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Noah Dobson to score a point for Montreal, with a 37.4% probability and a 1.7% edge at +180 odds.
Noah Dobson to record an assist (+230)
- Edge: 1.7%
- Probability: 32.0%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Noah Dobson to record an assist, supported by a 32.0% probability at +230 odds and an edge of 1.7%.
Alex Newhook anytime goal scorer (+340)
- Edge: 4.8%
- Probability: 27.6%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
A 4.8% edge on the anytime goal line makes Alex Newhook a value play in Canadiens vs. Hurricanes, supported by a 27.6% probability at +340 odds.
Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer (+360)
- Edge: 3.8%
- Probability: 25.5%
- Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer here, with a 25.5% probability and 3.8% edge at +360 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Thursday, May 21, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 1:40PM ET:
| Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere under 2.5 shots on goal | -175 @ BetMGM | 4.9% | 68.5% |
| Sean Walker over 1.5 shots on goal | -175 @ DraftKings | 3.4% | 67.1% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky under 2.5 shots on goal | -145 @ BetMGM | 1.1% | 57.6% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point | -130 @ DraftKings | 1.1% | 57.6% |
| Andrei Svechnikov under 2.5 shots on goal | +130 @ BetMGM | 5.5% | 49.0% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist | +160 @ DraftKings | 1.5% | 40.0% |
| Noah Dobson to score a point | +180 @ DraftKings | 1.7% | 37.4% |
| Noah Dobson to record an assist | +230 @ DraftKings | 1.7% | 32.0% |
| Alex Newhook first goal scorer | +340 @ DraftKings | 4.8% | 27.6% |
| Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer | +360 @ DraftKings | 3.8% | 25.5% |
Conclusion
For May 21, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Shayne Gostisbehere, Sean Walker and Juraj Slafkovsky. 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.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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