NHL player props today: Saturday's best props include Linus Karlsson [1/17/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for January 17, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Linus Karlsson, Evander Kane and Aatu Raty.

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 bets for Saturday, 1/17

Sourced from 180+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 17, ranked by edge.

Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer (+460)

• Edge: 13.1%
• Probability: 31.0%
• Game: Oilers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Vancouver's Linus Karlsson scoring a goal. A probability of 31.0% gives this play an edge of 13.1% at +460 odds.

Linus Karlsson to score a point (+176)

• Edge: 12.3%
• Probability: 48.6%
• Game: Oilers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Linus Karlsson’s a point prop shows a 48.6% probability and an 12.3% edge at +176 odds, according to our model.

Evander Kane to score a point (+155)

• Edge: 11.6%
• Probability: 50.8%
• Game: Oilers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Evander Kane to score a point, with simulations showing a 50.8% probability and an 11.6% edge at +155.

Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer (+1000)

• Edge: 11.2%
• Probability: 20.3%
• Game: Oilers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Aatu Raty to score a goal, with a 20.3% probability and an edge of 11.2% at +1000 odds.

Evander Kane to record an assist (+300)

• Edge: 10.9%
• Probability: 35.9%
• Game: Oilers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Evander Kane to record an assist for Vancouver, showing an edge of 10.9% at +300 odds.

Max Sasson anytime goal scorer (+700)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 22.1%
• Game: Oilers vs. Canucks (10:00PM ET)

Max Sasson’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 9.6% at +700 odds, supported by a 22.1% probability according to our model.

Tim Washe anytime goal scorer (+950)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 18.6%
• Game: Kings vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Tim Washe anytime goal scorer for Anaheim, with a 18.6% probability and a 9.1% edge at +950 odds.

Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+900)

• Edge: 8.7%
• Probability: 18.7%
• Game: Blue Jackets vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer, supported by a 18.7% probability at +900 odds and an edge of 8.7%.

Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer (+500)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 24.1%
• Game: Bruins vs. Blackhawks (8:00PM ET)

A 7.4% edge on the anytime goal line makes Alex Steeves a value play in Bruins vs. Blackhawks, supported by a 24.1% probability at +500 odds.

Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer (+295)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 32.4%
• Game: Panthers vs. Capitals (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer here, with a 32.4% probability and 7.1% edge at +295 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 6:57PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Oilers vs. Canucks	Linus Karlsson anytime goal scorer	+460 @ FanDuel	13.1%	31.0%
Oilers vs. Canucks	Linus Karlsson to score a point	+176 @ DraftKings	12.3%	48.6%
Oilers vs. Canucks	Evander Kane to score a point	+155 @ DraftKings	11.2%	20.3%
Oilers vs. Canucks	Aatu Raty anytime goal scorer	+1000 @ DraftKings	11.2%	20.3%
Oilers vs. Canucks	Evander Kane to record an assist	+300 @ DraftKings	10.9%	35.9%
Oilers vs. Canucks	Max Sasson anytime goal scorer	+700 @ FanDuel	9.6%	22.1%
Kings vs. Ducks	Tim Washe anytime goal scorer	+950 @ FanDuel	9.1%	18.6%
Blue Jackets vs. Penguins	Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer	+900 @ DraftKings	8.7%	18.7%
Bruins vs. Blackhawks	Alex Steeves first goal scorer	+500 @ DraftKings	7.4%	24.1%
Panthers vs. Capitals	Aliaksei Protas anytime goal scorer	+295 @ DraftKings	7.1%	32.4%

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Conclusion

For January 17, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Linus Karlsson, Evander Kane and Aatu Raty. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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