NHL player props today: Friday's best props include Cole Caufield [10/23/2026]

Cole Caufield anytime goal scorer (+120)

• Edge: 1.9%
• Probability: 47.3%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Canadiens' Cole Caufield scoring a goal. A probability of 47.3% gives this play an edge of 1.9% at +120 odds.

Roman Kantserov anytime goal scorer (+250)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 34.5%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)

Roman Kantserov’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 34.5% probability and an 5.9% edge at +250 odds, according to our model.

Martin Necas anytime goal scorer (+220)

• Edge: 1.6%
• Probability: 32.9%
• Game: Lightning vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Martin Necas anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 32.9% probability and a 1.6% edge at +220.

Brock Nelson anytime goal scorer (+310)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 28.6%
• Game: Lightning vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Brock Nelson to score a goal, with a 28.6% probability and an edge of 4.2% at +310 odds.

Anthony Cirelli anytime goal scorer (+350)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 24.4%
• Game: Lightning vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Anthony Cirelli as an anytime goal scorer for Lightning, showing an edge of 2.2% at +350 odds.

Parker Kelly anytime goal scorer (+800)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 15.3%
• Game: Lightning vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Parker Kelly’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 4.2% at +800 odds, supported by a 15.3% probability according to our model.

Kaiden Guhle anytime goal scorer (+1200)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 9.9%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Kaiden Guhle anytime goal scorer for Canadiens, with a 9.9% probability and a 2.2% edge at +1200 odds.

Brent Burns anytime goal scorer (+1500)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 8.7%
• Game: Lightning vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Brent Burns anytime goal scorer, supported by a 8.7% probability at +1500 odds and an edge of 2.4%.

Alexandre Carrier anytime goal scorer (+1500)

• Edge: 1.8%
• Probability: 8.0%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)

A 1.8% edge on the anytime goal line makes Alexandre Carrier a value play in Canadiens vs. Blackhawks, supported by a 8.0% probability at +1500 odds.

Ryan McDonagh anytime goal scorer (+1900)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 7.0%
• Game: Lightning vs. Avalanche (9:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Ryan McDonagh anytime goal scorer here, with a 7.0% probability and 2.0% edge at +1900 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Friday, October 23, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 3:17AM ET:

Conclusion

For October 23, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Cole Caufield, Roman Kantserov and Martin Necas. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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