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

Leo Carlsson under 3.5 shots on goal (-145)

• Edge: 11.3%
• Probability: 70.5%
• 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 70.5% gives this play an edge of 11.3% at -145 odds.

Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 9.7%
• Probability: 59.7%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

Cutter Gauthier’s shots on goal prop shows a 59.7% probability and an 9.7% edge at +100 odds, according to our model.

Shea Theodore to score a point (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Shea Theodore to score a point, with simulations showing a 54.3% probability and a 3.0% edge at -105.

Noah Hanifin over 1.5 shots on goal (+115)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 52.6%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Noah Hanifin over 1.5 shots on goal, with a 52.6% probability and an edge of 6.1% at +115 odds.

Pavel Dorofeyev over 2.5 shots on goal (+110)

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

Simulations indicate value on Pavel Dorofeyev over 2.5 shots on goal for Vegas, showing 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)

Mike Matheson’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 6.6% at +130 odds, supported by a 50.1% probability according to our model.

Ryan McLeod to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 44.1%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Ryan McLeod to score a point for Buffalo, with a 44.1% probability and a 3.3% edge at +145 odds.

Noah Hanifin to score a point (+175)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 42.9%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Noah Hanifin to score a point, supported by a 42.9% probability at +175 odds and an edge of 6.6%.

Owen Power to score a point (+195)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 40.2%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres (7:00PM ET)

A 6.3% edge on the point line makes Owen Power a value play in Canadiens vs. Sabres, supported by a 40.2% probability at +195 odds.

Ryan Poehling to score a point (+195)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 39.9%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Ducks (9:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on Ryan Poehling to score a point here, with a 39.9% probability and 6.0% 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 5:30AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Golden Knights vs. Ducks	Leo Carlsson under 3.5 shots on goal	-145 @ DraftKings	11.3%	70.5%
Golden Knights vs. Ducks	Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal	+100 @ BetMGM	9.7%	59.7%
Golden Knights vs. Ducks	Shea Theodore to score a point	-105 @ DraftKings	6.1%	52.6%
Golden Knights vs. Ducks	Noah Hanifin over 1.5 shots on goal	+115 @ BetMGM	6.1%	52.6%
Golden Knights vs. Ducks	Pavel Dorofeyev over 2.5 shots on goal	+110 @ DraftKings	3.9%	51.6%
Canadiens vs. Sabres	Mike Matheson over 1.5 shots on goal	+130 @ DraftKings	6.6%	50.1%
Canadiens vs. Sabres	Ryan McLeod to score a point	+145 @ DraftKings	3.3%	44.1%
Golden Knights vs. Ducks	Noah Hanifin to score a point	+175 @ DraftKings	6.6%	42.9%
Canadiens vs. Sabres	Owen Power to score a point	+195 @ DraftKings	6.3%	40.2%
Golden Knights vs. Ducks	Ryan Poehling to score a point	+195 @ DraftKings	6.0%	39.9%

Conclusion

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

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