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Read Article NHL Playoffs player props today: Wednesday's best props include Sam Malinski [5/20/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get NHL player props today with projections for Wednesday's games.
Dimers' NHL props are live for May 20, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Sam Malinski, Devon Toews and Artturi Lehkonen.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including today's Golden Knights vs. Avalanche clash, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop picks for Wednesday's playoffs, 5/20
Below are the top ten NHL player props for May 20, ranked by probability.
Sam Malinski under 2.5 shots on goal (-125)
- Edge: 4.7%
- Probability: 60.2%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Our model has flagged value on Colorado's Sam Malinski going under 2.5 shots on goal. A probability of 60.2% gives this play an edge of 4.7% at -125 odds.
Devon Toews over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)
- Edge: 3.1%
- Probability: 53.1%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Devon Toews’s shots on goal prop shows a 53.1% probability and an 3.1% edge at +100 odds, according to our model.
Artturi Lehkonen under 1.5 shots on goal (+125)
- Edge: 3.7%
- Probability: 48.1%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Artturi Lehkonen under 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 48.1% probability and a 3.7% edge at +125.
Valeri Nichushkin to score a point (+140)
- Edge: 4.3%
- Probability: 46.0%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Valeri Nichushkin to score a point, with a 46.0% probability and an edge of 4.3% at +140 odds.
Shea Theodore to record an assist (+130)
- Edge: 1.4%
- Probability: 44.9%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Shea Theodore to record an assist for Vegas, showing an edge of 1.4% at +130 odds.
Valeri Nichushkin anytime goal scorer (+360)
- Edge: 5.7%
- Probability: 27.5%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Valeri Nichushkin’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 5.7% at +360 odds, supported by a 27.5% probability according to our model.
Brett Howden anytime goal scorer (+330)
- Edge: 1.9%
- Probability: 25.2%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Brett Howden anytime goal scorer for Vegas, with a 25.2% probability and a 1.9% edge at +330 odds.
Artturi Lehkonen anytime goal scorer (+360)
- Edge: 1.8%
- Probability: 23.6%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
The data shows value on Artturi Lehkonen anytime goal scorer, supported by a 23.6% probability at +360 odds and an edge of 1.8%.
Ivan Barbashev anytime goal scorer (+390)
- Edge: 2.8%
- Probability: 23.2%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
A 2.8% edge on the anytime goal line makes Ivan Barbashev a value play in Golden Knights vs. Avalanche, supported by a 23.2% probability at +390 odds.
Parker Kelly anytime goal scorer (+850)
- Edge: 1.4%
- Probability: 11.9%
- Game: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche (8:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Parker Kelly anytime goal scorer here, with a 11.9% probability and 1.4% edge at +850 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 7:59PM ET:
| Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Malinski under 2.5 shots on goal | -125 @ DraftKings | 4.7% | 60.2% |
| Devon Toews over 1.5 shots on goal | +100 @ BetMGM | 3.1% | 53.1% |
| Artturi Lehkonen under 1.5 shots on goal | +125 @ BetMGM | 4.3% | 46.0% |
| Valeri Nichushkin to score a point | +140 @ DraftKings | 4.3% | 46.0% |
| Shea Theodore to record an assist | +130 @ DraftKings | 1.4% | 44.9% |
| Valeri Nichushkin anytime goal scorer | +360 @ DraftKings | 5.7% | 27.5% |
| Brett Howden anytime goal scorer | +330 @ DraftKings | 1.9% | 25.2% |
| Artturi Lehkonen anytime goal scorer | +360 @ DraftKings | 1.8% | 23.6% |
| Ivan Barbashev first goal scorer | +390 @ DraftKings | 2.8% | 23.2% |
| Parker Kelly anytime goal scorer | +850 @ DraftKings | 1.4% | 11.9% |
Conclusion
For May 20, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Sam Malinski, Devon Toews and Artturi Lehkonen. 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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