NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Ilya Mikheyev [2/26/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for February 26, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Ilya Mikheyev, Gustav Forsling and Brayden Point.

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

List of NHL prop bets for Thursday, 2/26

Sourced from 155+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for February 26, ranked by edge.

Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 13.9%
• Probability: 29.3%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Chicago's Ilya Mikheyev scoring a goal. A probability of 29.3% gives this play an edge of 13.9% at +550 odds.

Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)

• Edge: 13.6%
• Probability: 63.6%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET)

Gustav Forsling’s shots on goal prop shows a 63.6% probability and an 13.6% edge at +100 odds, according to our model.

Brayden Point anytime goal scorer (+250)

• Edge: 10.0%
• Probability: 38.6%
• Game: Lightning vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Brayden Point anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 38.6% probability and a 10.0% edge at +250.

Shane Wright anytime goal scorer (+475)

• Edge: 8.2%
• Probability: 25.6%
• Game: Kraken vs. Blues (8:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Shane Wright to score a goal, with a 25.6% probability and an edge of 8.2% at +475 odds.

Berkly Catton anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 23.5%
• Game: Kraken vs. Blues (8:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Berkly Catton as an anytime goal scorer for Seattle, showing an edge of 8.1% at +550 odds.

Matvei Gridin to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 50.5%
• Game: Flames vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Matvei Gridin’s point prop shows an edge of 8.0% at +135 odds, supported by a 50.5% probability according to our model.

Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal (-125)

• Edge: 7.9%
• Probability: 63.4%
• Game: Islanders vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal for Montreal, with a 63.4% probability and a 7.9% edge at -125 odds.

Dylan Holloway to score a point (+110)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Game: Kraken vs. Blues (8:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Dylan Holloway to score a point, supported by a 55.2% probability at +110 odds and an edge of 7.6%.

Fraser Minten anytime goal scorer (+410)

• Edge: 7.2%
• Probability: 26.8%
• Game: Blue Jackets vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

A 7.2% edge on the anytime goal line makes Fraser Minten a value play in Blue Jackets vs. Bruins, supported by a 26.8% probability at +410 odds.

Adam Klapka anytime goal scorer (+800)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 18.3%
• Game: Flames vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Adam Klapka anytime goal scorer here, with a 18.3% probability and 7.1% edge at +800 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Thursday, February 26, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 7:55PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Blackhawks vs. Predators	Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	13.9%	29.3%
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers	Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal	+100 @ DraftKings	13.6%	63.6%
Lightning vs. Hurricanes	Brayden Point anytime goal scorer	+250 @ FanDuel	8.2%	25.6%
Kraken vs. Blues	Shane Wright anytime goal scorer	+475 @ DraftKings	8.2%	25.6%
Kraken vs. Blues	Berkly Catton anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	8.1%	23.5%
Flames vs. Sharks	Matvei Gridin to score a point	+135 @ DraftKings	8.0%	50.5%
Islanders vs. Canadiens	Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal	-125 @ DraftKings	7.9%	63.4%
Kraken vs. Blues	Dylan Holloway to score a point	+110 @ DraftKings	7.6%	55.2%
Blue Jackets vs. Bruins	Fraser Minten first goal scorer	+410 @ FanDuel	7.2%	26.8%
Flames vs. Sharks	Adam Klapka anytime goal scorer	+800 @ DraftKings	7.1%	18.3%

Conclusion

For February 26, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Ilya Mikheyev, Gustav Forsling and Brayden Point. 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.