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

Dimers' NHL props are live for January 22, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Alex Steeves, Mason Marchment and Ilya Mikheyev.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Golden Knights vs. Bruins and Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop bets for Thursday, 1/22

Sourced from 105+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for January 22, ranked by edge.

Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 8.9%
• Probability: 24.2%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Boston's Alex Steeves scoring a goal. A probability of 24.2% gives this play an edge of 8.9% at +550 odds.

Mason Marchment anytime goal scorer (+330)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 31.8%
• Game: Stars vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

Mason Marchment’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 31.8% probability and an 8.6% edge at +330 odds, according to our model.

Mason Marchment over 1.5 shots on goal (-135)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 64.9%
• Game: Stars vs. Blue Jackets (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Mason Marchment over 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 64.9% probability and a 7.5% edge at -135.

Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer (+600)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 21.7%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Ilya Mikheyev to score a goal, with a 21.7% probability and an edge of 7.4% at +600 odds.

Carter Verhaeghe over 2.5 shots on goal (+140)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 48.8%
• Game: Panthers vs. Jets (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Carter Verhaeghe over 2.5 shots on goal for Florida, showing an edge of 7.2% at +140 odds.

Oliver Kapanen anytime goal scorer (+340)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 29.2%
• Game: Sabres vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Oliver Kapanen’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 6.5% at +340 odds, supported by a 29.2% probability according to our model.

Fraser Minten anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 21.7%
• Game: Golden Knights vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Fraser Minten anytime goal scorer for Boston, with a 21.7% probability and a 6.3% edge at +550 odds.

Morgan Geekie under 1.5 shots on goal (+145)

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

The data shows value on Morgan Geekie under 1.5 shots on goal, supported by a 47.1% probability at +145 odds and an edge of 6.3%.

Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+1100)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 14.5%
• Game: Penguins vs. Oilers (9:00PM ET)

A 6.2% edge on the anytime goal line makes Blake Lizotte a value play in Penguins vs. Oilers, supported by a 14.5% probability at +1100 odds.

Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer (+450)

• Edge: 6.2%
• Probability: 24.4%
• Game: Red Wings vs. Wild (9:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer here, with a 24.4% probability and 6.2% edge at +450 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 7:49PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Golden Knights vs. Bruins	Alex Steeves anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	8.9%	24.2%
Stars vs. Blue Jackets	Mason Marchment anytime goal scorer	+330 @ DraftKings	8.6%	31.8%
Stars vs. Blue Jackets	Mason Marchment over 1.5 shots on goal	-135 @ DraftKings	7.4%	21.7%
Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes	Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer	+600 @ FanDuel	7.4%	21.7%
Panthers vs. Jets	Carter Verhaeghe over 2.5 shots on goal	+140 @ BetMGM	7.2%	48.8%
Sabres vs. Canadiens	Oliver Kapanen anytime goal scorer	+340 @ DraftKings	6.5%	29.2%
Golden Knights vs. Bruins	Fraser Minten anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	6.3%	21.7%
Golden Knights vs. Bruins	Morgan Geekie under 1.5 shots on goal	+145 @ DraftKings	6.3%	47.1%
Penguins vs. Oilers	Blake Lizotte first goal scorer	+1100 @ DraftKings	6.2%	14.5%
Red Wings vs. Wild	Danila Yurov anytime goal scorer	+450 @ DraftKings	6.2%	24.4%

Conclusion

For January 22, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Alex Steeves, Mason Marchment and Ilya Mikheyev. 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 encourages responsible gambling.