NHL Playoffs player props today: Friday's best props include Alexandre Texier [5/29/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for May 29, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Alexandre Texier, Ivan Demidov and Nikolaj Ehlers.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including today's Canadiens vs. Hurricanes clash, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop bets for Friday's playoffs, 5/29

Below are the top ten NHL player props for May 29, ranked by probability.

Alexandre Texier over 0.5 shots on goal (-140)

• Edge: 7.7%
• Probability: 66.0%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Montreal's Alexandre Texier going over 0.5 shots on goal. A probability of 66.0% gives this play an edge of 7.7% at -140 odds.

Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 6.9%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Ivan Demidov’s shots on goal prop shows a 56.9% probability and an 6.9% edge at +100 odds, according to our model.

Nikolaj Ehlers over 2.5 shots on goal (-110)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Nikolaj Ehlers over 2.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 56.4% probability and a 4.0% edge at -110.

Noah Dobson over 1.5 shots on goal (+120)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 52.9%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Noah Dobson over 1.5 shots on goal, with a 52.9% probability and an edge of 7.5% at +120 odds.

Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist (+154)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 41.5%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist for Carolina, showing an edge of 2.1% at +154 odds.

Noah Dobson to record an assist (+230)

• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 31.7%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Noah Dobson’s assist prop shows an edge of 1.4% at +230 odds, supported by a 31.7% probability according to our model.

Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal scorer (+235)

• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 31.1%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal scorer for Carolina, with a 31.1% probability and a 1.2% edge at +235 odds.

Alex Newhook anytime goal scorer (+425)

• Edge: 9.2%
• Probability: 28.2%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Alex Newhook anytime goal scorer, supported by a 28.2% probability at +425 odds and an edge of 9.2%.

Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer (+360)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 24.5%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

A 2.7% edge on the anytime goal line makes Ivan Demidov a value play in Canadiens vs. Hurricanes, supported by a 24.5% probability at +360 odds.

Alexandre Texier anytime goal scorer (+750)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 22.3%
• Game: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Alexandre Texier anytime goal scorer here, with a 22.3% probability and 10.6% edge at +750 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Friday, May 29, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 7:50PM ET:

Conclusion

For May 29, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Alexandre Texier, Ivan Demidov and Nikolaj Ehlers. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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