NHL Playoffs player props today: Friday's best props include Leo Carlsson [5/8/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for May 08, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and Noah Hanifin.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Golden Knights vs. Ducks and Canadiens vs. Sabres, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Friday's playoffs, 5/8

Sourced from 30+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for May 8, ranked by probability.

Leo Carlsson under 3.5 shots on goal (-140)

• Edge: 11.7%
• Probability: 70.1%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Anaheim's Leo Carlsson going under 3.5 shots on goal. A probability of 70.1% gives this play an edge of 11.7% at -140 odds.

Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 10.8%
• Probability: 60.8%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

Cutter Gauthier’s shots on goal prop shows a 60.8% probability and an 10.8% edge at +100 odds, according to our model.

Noah Hanifin over 1.5 shots on goal (+110)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 53.1%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Noah Hanifin over 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 53.1% probability and a 5.5% edge at +110.

Pavel Dorofeyev over 2.5 shots on goal (+110)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 51.6%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Pavel Dorofeyev over 2.5 shots on goal, with a 51.6% probability and an edge of 3.9% at +110 odds.

Mike Matheson over 1.5 shots on goal (+130)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 50.1%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Mike Matheson over 1.5 shots on goal for Montreal, showing an edge of 6.6% at +130 odds.

Ryan McLeod to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 44.0%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

Ryan McLeod’s point prop shows an edge of 3.2% at +145 odds, supported by a 44.0% probability according to our model.

Noah Hanifin to score a point (+175)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 42.8%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Noah Hanifin to score a point for Vegas, with a 42.8% probability and a 6.4% edge at +175 odds.

Tage Thompson anytime goal scorer (+150)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 42.3%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Tage Thompson anytime goal scorer, supported by a 42.3% probability at +150 odds and an edge of 2.3%.

Ryan Poehling to score a point (+195)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 39.2%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

A 5.3% edge on the point line makes Ryan Poehling a value play in Golden Knights vs. Ducks, supported by a 39.2% probability at +195 odds.

Owen Power to score a point (+195)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 39.0%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Owen Power to score a point here, with a 39.0% probability and 5.1% edge at +195 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Friday, May 8, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 6:47PM ET:

Conclusion

For May 8, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and Noah Hanifin. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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