NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Danila Yurov [1/22/2026]

Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer (+500)

• Edge: 11.1%
• Probability: 27.8%
• Game: Red Wings vs. Wild (9:30PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Minnesota's Danila Yurov scoring a goal. A probability of 27.8% gives this play an edge of 11.1% at +500 odds.

Carter Verhaeghe over 2.5 shots on goal (+145)

• Edge: 9.6%
• Probability: 50.4%
• Game: Panthers vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)

Carter Verhaeghe’s shots on goal prop shows a 50.4% probability and an 9.6% edge at +145 odds, according to our model.

Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 9.2%
• Probability: 24.6%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 24.6% probability and a 9.2% edge at +550.

Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer (+625)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 22.4%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Ilya Mikheyev to score a goal, with a 22.4% probability and an edge of 8.6% at +625 odds.

Oliver Kapanen anytime goal scorer (+340)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 30.1%
• Game: Sabres vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Oliver Kapanen as an anytime goal scorer for Montreal, showing an edge of 7.4% at +340 odds.

Ben Kindel to record an assist (+325)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 30.8%
• Game: Penguins vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

Ben Kindel’s assist prop shows an edge of 7.3% at +325 odds, supported by a 30.8% probability according to our model.

Bryan Rust anytime goal scorer (+245)

• Edge: 6.8%
• Probability: 35.8%
• Game: Penguins vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Bryan Rust anytime goal scorer for Pittsburgh, with a 35.8% probability and a 6.8% edge at +245 odds.

Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer (+330)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 29.6%
• Game: Sabres vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer, supported by a 29.6% probability at +330 odds and an edge of 6.3%.

Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+1100)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 14.7%
• Game: Penguins vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

A 6.3% edge on the anytime goal line makes Blake Lizotte a value play in Penguins vs. Oilers, supported by a 14.7% probability at +1100 odds.

Morgan Geekie under 1.5 shots on goal (+145)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 47.1%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Morgan Geekie under 1.5 shots on goal here, with a 47.1% probability and 6.3% edge at +145 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, January 22, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 10:41AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Red Wings vs. Wild	Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer	+500 @ DraftKings	11.1%	27.8%
Panthers vs. Jets	Carter Verhaeghe over 2.5 shots on goal	+145 @ DraftKings	9.6%	50.4%
Golden Knights vs. Bruins	Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	8.6%	22.4%
Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes	Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer	+625 @ FanDuel	8.6%	22.4%
Sabres vs. Canadiens	Oliver Kapanen anytime goal scorer	+340 @ DraftKings	7.4%	30.1%
Penguins vs. Oilers	Ben Kindel to record an assist	+325 @ DraftKings	7.3%	30.8%
Penguins vs. Oilers	Bryan Rust anytime goal scorer	+245 @ DraftKings	6.8%	35.8%
Sabres vs. Canadiens	Ivan Demidov anytime goal scorer	+330 @ DraftKings	6.3%	29.6%
Penguins vs. Oilers	Blake Lizotte first goal scorer	+1100 @ DraftKings	6.3%	14.7%
Golden Knights vs. Bruins	Morgan Geekie under 1.5 shots on goal	+145 @ DraftKings	6.3%	47.1%

Conclusion

For January 22, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Danila Yurov, Carter Verhaeghe and Alex Steeves. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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