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

Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal (+100)

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

Our model has found value on Florida's Gustav Forsling going over 1.5 shots on goal. A probability of 63.6% gives this play an edge of 13.6% at +100 odds.

Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 12.6%
• Probability: 28.0%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Ilya Mikheyev’s anytime goal scorer prop shows a 28.0% probability and an 12.6% edge at +550 odds, according to our model.

Brayden Point anytime goal scorer (+240)

• Edge: 10.5%
• Probability: 39.9%
• Game: Lightning vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Brayden Point anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 39.9% probability and a 10.5% edge at +240.

Roman Josi anytime goal scorer (+370)

• Edge: 9.3%
• Probability: 30.6%
• Game: Blackhawks vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Roman Josi to score a goal, with a 30.6% probability and an edge of 9.3% at +370 odds.

Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer (+900)

• Edge: 8.3%
• Probability: 18.3%
• Game: Devils vs. Penguins (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Blake Lizotte as an anytime goal scorer for Pittsburgh, showing an edge of 8.3% at +900 odds.

Shane Wright anytime goal scorer (+475)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 25.5%
• Game: Kraken vs. Blues (8:00PM ET)

Shane Wright’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 8.1% at +475 odds, supported by a 25.5% probability according to our model.

Matvei Gridin to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 8.0%
• Probability: 50.6%
• Game: Flames vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Matvei Gridin to score a point for Calgary, with a 50.6% probability and a 8.0% edge at +135 odds.

Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal (-125)

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

The data shows value on Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal, supported by a 63.4% probability at -125 odds and an edge of 7.9%.

Fraser Minten anytime goal scorer (+450)

• Edge: 7.7%
• Probability: 25.9%
• Game: Blue Jackets vs. Bruins (7:00PM ET)

A 7.7% edge on the anytime goal line makes Fraser Minten a value play in Blue Jackets vs. Bruins, supported by a 25.9% probability at +450 odds.

Matias Maccelli over 0.5 an assist (+290)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 33.3%
• Game: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Matias Maccelli over 0.5 an assist here, with a 33.3% probability and 7.6% edge at +290 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 6:24PM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers	Gustav Forsling over 1.5 shots on goal	+100 @ DraftKings	13.6%	63.6%
Blackhawks vs. Predators	Ilya Mikheyev anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	12.6%	28.0%
Lightning vs. Hurricanes	Brayden Point anytime goal scorer	+240 @ FanDuel	9.3%	30.6%
Blackhawks vs. Predators	Roman Josi anytime goal scorer	+370 @ DraftKings	9.3%	30.6%
Devils vs. Penguins	Blake Lizotte anytime goal scorer	+900 @ DraftKings	8.3%	18.3%
Kraken vs. Blues	Shane Wright anytime goal scorer	+475 @ DraftKings	8.1%	25.5%
Flames vs. Sharks	Matvei Gridin to score a point	+135 @ DraftKings	8.0%	50.6%
Islanders vs. Canadiens	Ivan Demidov over 1.5 shots on goal	-125 @ DraftKings	7.9%	63.4%
Blue Jackets vs. Bruins	Fraser Minten first goal scorer	+450 @ DraftKings	7.7%	25.9%
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers	Matias Maccelli over 0.5 an assist	+290 @ DraftKings	7.6%	33.3%

Conclusion

For February 26, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Gustav Forsling, Ilya Mikheyev and Brayden Point. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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