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NHL player props today: Saturday's best props include Aatu Raty [1/17/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get NHL player props today with projections for Saturday's games.
Dimers' NHL props are live for January 17, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Aatu Raty, Linus Karlsson and Tim Washe.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Kings vs. Ducks and Wild vs. Sabres, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop picks for Saturday, 1/17
Sourced from 95+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 17, ranked by edge.
Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer (+950)
- Edge: 10.8%
- Probability: 20.3%
- Game: Oilers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)
Our model has found value on Vancouver's Aatu Raty scoring a goal. A probability of 20.3% gives this play an edge of 10.8% at +950 odds.
Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer (+380)
- Edge: 9.0%
- Probability: 29.8%
- Game: Oilers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)
Linus Karlsson’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 29.8% probability and an 9.0% edge at +380 odds, according to our model.
Tim Washe anytime goal scorer (+900)
- Edge: 9.0%
- Probability: 19.0%
- Game: Kings vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Tim Washe anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 19.0% probability and a 9.0% edge at +900.
Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer (+490)
- Edge: 8.3%
- Probability: 25.2%
- Game: Bruins vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Alex Steeves to score a goal, with a 25.2% probability and an edge of 8.3% at +490 odds.
Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer (+300)
- Edge: 8.1%
- Probability: 33.1%
- Game: Panthers vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Aliaksei Protas as an anytime goal scorer for Washington, showing an edge of 8.1% at +300 odds.
Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer (+370)
- Edge: 7.5%
- Probability: 28.8%
- Game: Panthers vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)
Ethen Frank’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 7.5% at +370 odds, supported by a 28.8% probability according to our model.
Max Sasson anytime goal scorer (+550)
- Edge: 7.0%
- Probability: 22.4%
- Game: Oilers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Max Sasson anytime goal scorer for Vancouver, with a 22.4% probability and a 7.0% edge at +550 odds.
Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer (+410)
- Edge: 6.8%
- Probability: 26.4%
- Game: Wild vs. Sabres (12:30PM ET)
The data shows value on Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer, supported by a 26.4% probability at +410 odds and an edge of 6.8%.
Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+850)
- Edge: 6.8%
- Probability: 17.3%
- Game: Blue Jackets vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)
A 6.8% edge on the anytime goal line makes Blake Lizotte a value play in Blue Jackets vs. Penguins, supported by a 17.3% probability at +850 odds.
Louis Crevier anytime goal scorer (+1500)
- Edge: 6.0%
- Probability: 12.2%
- Game: Bruins vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Louis Crevier anytime goal scorer here, with a 12.2% probability and 6.0% edge at +1500 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Saturday, January 17, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 2:51AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilers vs. Canucks | Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer | +950 @ FanDuel | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Oilers vs. Canucks | Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer | +380 @ FanDuel | 9.0% | 29.8% |
| Kings vs. Ducks | Tim Washe anytime goal scorer | +900 @ FanDuel | 8.3% | 25.2% |
| Bruins vs. Blackhawks | Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer | +490 @ FanDuel | 8.3% | 25.2% |
| Panthers vs. Capitals | Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer | +300 @ FanDuel | 8.1% | 33.1% |
| Panthers vs. Capitals | Ethen Frank anytime goal scorer | +370 @ FanDuel | 7.5% | 28.8% |
| Oilers vs. Canucks | Max Sasson anytime goal scorer | +550 @ FanDuel | 7.0% | 22.4% |
| Wild vs. Sabres | Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer | +410 @ FanDuel | 6.8% | 26.4% |
| Blue Jackets vs. Penguins | Blake Lizotte first goal scorer | +850 @ FanDuel | 6.8% | 17.3% |
| Bruins vs. Blackhawks | Louis Crevier anytime goal scorer | +1500 @ FanDuel | 6.0% | 12.2% |
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Conclusion
For January 17, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Aatu Raty, Linus Karlsson and Tim Washe. 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.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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