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NHL Playoffs player props today: Saturday's best props include Logan Stankoven [4/18/2026]
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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 April 18, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Logan Stankoven, Nikolaj Ehlers and Porter Martone.
Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Senators vs. Hurricanes and Wild vs. Stars, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.
List of NHL prop bets for Saturday's playoffs, 4/18
Sourced from 40+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for April 18, ranked by probability.
Logan Stankoven over 1.5 shots on goal (-145)
- Edge: 3.0%
- Probability: 62.2%
- Game: Senators vs. Hurricanes (3:00PM ET)
Our model has found value on Carolina's Logan Stankoven going over 1.5 shots on goal. A probability of 62.2% gives this play an edge of 3.0% at -145 odds.
Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point (-120)
- Edge: 1.9%
- Probability: 56.4%
- Game: Senators vs. Hurricanes (3:00PM ET)
Nikolaj Ehlers’s a point prop shows a 56.4% probability and an 1.9% edge at -120 odds, according to our model.
Porter Martone to score a point (-105)
- Edge: 2.8%
- Probability: 54.0%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Porter Martone to score a point, with simulations showing a 54.0% probability and a 2.8% edge at -105.
Seth Jarvis under 2.5 shots on goal (+100)
- Edge: 3.3%
- Probability: 53.3%
- Game: Senators vs. Hurricanes (3:00PM ET)
Our model finds value on Seth Jarvis under 2.5 shots on goal, with a 53.3% probability and an edge of 3.3% at +100 odds.
Jason Robertson under 3.5 shots on goal (+115)
- Edge: 5.1%
- Probability: 51.7%
- Game: Wild vs. Stars (5:30PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Jason Robertson under 3.5 shots on goal for Dallas, showing an edge of 5.1% at +115 odds.
Matvei Michkov to score a point (+120)
- Edge: 4.3%
- Probability: 49.7%
- Game: Flyers vs. Penguins (8:00PM ET)
Matvei Michkov’s point prop shows an edge of 4.3% at +120 odds, supported by a 49.7% probability according to our model.
Logan Stankoven to score a point (+120)
- Edge: 2.4%
- Probability: 47.9%
- Game: Senators vs. Hurricanes (3:00PM ET)
Our model highlights value on Logan Stankoven to score a point for Carolina, with a 47.9% probability and a 2.4% edge at +120 odds.
Mavrik Bourque to score a point (+185)
- Edge: 11.9%
- Probability: 47.0%
- Game: Wild vs. Stars (5:30PM ET)
The data shows value on Mavrik Bourque to score a point, supported by a 47.0% probability at +185 odds and an edge of 11.9%.
Justin Hryckowian to score a point (+195)
- Edge: 7.0%
- Probability: 40.9%
- Game: Wild vs. Stars (5:30PM ET)
A 7.0% edge on the point line makes Justin Hryckowian a value play in Wild vs. Stars, supported by a 40.9% probability at +195 odds.
Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point (+165)
- Edge: 2.6%
- Probability: 40.3%
- Game: Senators vs. Hurricanes (3:00PM ET)
Simulations show value on Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point here, with a 40.3% probability and 2.6% edge at +165 odds.
NHL player prop summary: Saturday, April 18, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 4:01AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senators vs. Hurricanes | Logan Stankoven over 1.5 shots on goal | -145 @ DraftKings | 3.0% | 62.2% |
| Senators vs. Hurricanes | Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point | -120 @ DraftKings | 1.9% | 56.4% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Porter Martone to score a point | -105 @ DraftKings | 3.3% | 53.3% |
| Senators vs. Hurricanes | Seth Jarvis under 2.5 shots on goal | +100 @ DraftKings | 3.3% | 53.3% |
| Wild vs. Stars | Jason Robertson under 3.5 shots on goal | +115 @ BetMGM | 5.1% | 51.7% |
| Flyers vs. Penguins | Matvei Michkov to score a point | +120 @ DraftKings | 4.3% | 49.7% |
| Senators vs. Hurricanes | Logan Stankoven to score a point | +120 @ DraftKings | 2.4% | 47.9% |
| Wild vs. Stars | Mavrik Bourque to score a point | +185 @ DraftKings | 11.9% | 47.0% |
| Wild vs. Stars | Justin Hryckowian to score a point | +195 @ DraftKings | 7.0% | 40.9% |
| Senators vs. Hurricanes | Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point | +165 @ DraftKings | 2.6% | 40.3% |
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Conclusion
For April 18, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Logan Stankoven, Nikolaj Ehlers and Porter Martone. 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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