NHL player props today: Friday's best props include Evander Kane [1/23/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for January 23, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Evander Kane, Linus Karlsson and Aliaksei Protas.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Capitals vs. Flames and Lightning vs. Blackhawks, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop bets for Friday, 1/23

Sourced from 110+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 23, ranked by edge.

Evander Kane to score a point (+160)

• Edge: 11.8%
• Probability: 50.2%
• Game: Devils vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Vancouver's Evander Kane going over 0.5 a point. A probability of 50.2% gives this play an edge of 11.8% at +160 odds.

Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer (+500)

• Edge: 9.3%
• Probability: 26.0%
• Game: Devils vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Linus Karlsson’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 26.0% probability and an 9.3% edge at +500 odds, according to our model.

Evander Kane to record an assist (+325)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 32.6%
• Game: Devils vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Evander Kane to record an assist, with simulations showing a 32.6% probability and a 9.1% edge at +325.

Aliaksei Protas to score a point (+120)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Game: Capitals vs. Flames (9:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Aliaksei Protas to score a point, with a 54.4% probability and an edge of 8.9% at +120 odds.

Pavol Regenda anytime goal scorer (+350)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 31.1%
• Game: Rangers vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Pavol Regenda as an anytime goal scorer for San Jose, showing an edge of 8.9% at +350 odds.

Zeev Buium to record an assist (+250)

• Edge: 8.4%
• Probability: 37.0%
• Game: Devils vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Zeev Buium’s assist prop shows an edge of 8.4% at +250 odds, supported by a 37.0% probability according to our model.

Nils Hoglander anytime goal scorer (+850)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 18.4%
• Game: Devils vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Nils Hoglander anytime goal scorer for Vancouver, with a 18.4% probability and a 7.9% edge at +850 odds.

Dougie Hamilton over 2.5 shots on goal (+115)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 53.3%
• Game: Devils vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Dougie Hamilton over 2.5 shots on goal, supported by a 53.3% probability at +115 odds and an edge of 6.8%.

Evander Kane anytime goal scorer (+420)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 26.0%
• Game: Devils vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

A 6.8% edge on the anytime goal line makes Evander Kane a value play in Devils vs. Canucks, supported by a 26.0% probability at +420 odds.

Joel Farabee over 1.5 shots on goal (-115)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 59.6%
• Game: Capitals vs. Flames (9:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Joel Farabee over 1.5 shots on goal here, with a 59.6% probability and 6.1% edge at -115 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Friday, January 23, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 9:59PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Devils vs. Canucks	Evander Kane to score a point	+160 @ DraftKings	11.8%	50.2%
Devils vs. Canucks	Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer	+500 @ DraftKings	9.3%	26.0%
Devils vs. Canucks	Evander Kane to record an assist	+325 @ DraftKings	8.9%	54.4%
Capitals vs. Flames	Aliaksei Protas to score a point	+120 @ DraftKings	8.9%	54.4%
Rangers vs. Sharks	Pavol Regenda anytime goal scorer	+350 @ DraftKings	8.9%	31.1%
Devils vs. Canucks	Zeev Buium to record an assist	+250 @ DraftKings	8.4%	37.0%
Devils vs. Canucks	Nils Hoglander anytime goal scorer	+850 @ DraftKings	7.9%	18.4%
Devils vs. Canucks	Dougie Hamilton over 2.5 shots on goal	+115 @ BetMGM	6.8%	53.3%
Devils vs. Canucks	Evander Kane first goal scorer	+420 @ FanDuel	6.8%	26.0%
Capitals vs. Flames	Joel Farabee over 1.5 shots on goal	-115 @ BetMGM	6.1%	59.6%

Conclusion

For January 23, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Evander Kane, Linus Karlsson and Aliaksei Protas. 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 promotes responsible gambling.