NHL Playoffs player props today: Saturday's best props include Nikolaj Ehlers [5/2/2026]

Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point (-110)

• Edge: 10.4%
• Probability: 62.8%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Carolina's Nikolaj Ehlers going over 0.5 a point. A probability of 62.8% gives this play an edge of 10.4% at -110 odds.

Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist (+190)

• Edge: 11.5%
• Probability: 46.0%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Nikolaj Ehlers’s an assist prop shows a 46.0% probability and an 11.5% edge at +190 odds, according to our model.

Alexander Nikishin to score a point (+270)

• Edge: 11.8%
• Probability: 38.8%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Alexander Nikishin to score a point, with simulations showing a 38.8% probability and an 11.8% edge at +270.

Noah Cates to score a point (+175)

• Edge: 1.5%
• Probability: 37.8%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Noah Cates to score a point, with a 37.8% probability and an edge of 1.5% at +175 odds.

Travis Sanheim to score a point (+220)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 35.3%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Travis Sanheim to score a point for Philadelphia, showing an edge of 4.1% at +220 odds.

Sean Couturier to score a point (+220)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 34.6%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Sean Couturier’s point prop shows an edge of 3.4% at +220 odds, supported by a 34.6% probability according to our model.

Jamie Drysdale to score a point (+210)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 34.6%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Jamie Drysdale to score a point for Philadelphia, with a 34.6% probability and a 2.3% edge at +210 odds.

Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal scorer (+240)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 33.0%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal scorer, supported by a 33.0% probability at +240 odds and an edge of 3.6%.

Alexander Nikishin to record an assist (+340)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 29.3%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

A 6.6% edge on the assist line makes Alexander Nikishin a value play in Flyers vs. Hurricanes, supported by a 29.3% probability at +340 odds.

Jamie Drysdale to record an assist (+270)

• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 28.2%
• Game: Flyers vs. Hurricanes (8:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Jamie Drysdale to record an assist here, with a 28.2% probability and 1.2% edge at +270 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Saturday, May 2, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:10AM ET:

Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Nikolaj Ehlers to score a point	-110 @ DraftKings	10.4%	62.8%
Nikolaj Ehlers to record an assist	+190 @ DraftKings	11.5%	46.0%
Alexander Nikishin to score a point	+270 @ DraftKings	1.5%	37.8%
Noah Cates to score a point	+175 @ DraftKings	1.5%	37.8%
Travis Sanheim to score a point	+220 @ DraftKings	4.1%	35.3%
Sean Couturier to score a point	+220 @ DraftKings	3.4%	34.6%
Jamie Drysdale to score a point	+210 @ DraftKings	2.3%	34.6%
Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal scorer	+240 @ FanDuel	3.6%	33.0%
Alexander Nikishin to record an assist	+340 @ DraftKings	6.6%	29.3%
Jamie Drysdale to record an assist	+270 @ DraftKings	1.2%	28.2%

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Conclusion

For May 2, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin and Noah Cates. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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