NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Evgeni Malkin [3/18/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for March 19, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Evgeni Malkin, Matvei Michkov and Travis Konecny.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Flyers vs. Ducks and Penguins vs. Hurricanes, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Thursday, 3/18

Sourced from 90+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for March 18, ranked by edge.

Evgeni Malkin under 2.5 shots on goal (-168)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 73.3%
• Game: Penguins vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin going under 2.5 shots on goal. A probability of 73.3% gives this play an edge of 10.6% at -168 odds.

Matvei Michkov to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 10.4%
• Probability: 51.2%
• Game: Flyers vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Matvei Michkov’s a point prop shows a 51.2% probability and an 10.4% edge at +145 odds, according to our model.

Travis Konecny anytime goal scorer (+260)

• Edge: 10.0%
• Probability: 37.8%
• Game: Flyers vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Travis Konecny anytime goal scorer, with simulations showing a 37.8% probability and a 10.0% edge at +260.

Ryan Poehling anytime goal scorer (+550)

• Edge: 7.6%
• Probability: 23.0%
• Game: Flyers vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Ryan Poehling to score a goal, with a 23.0% probability and an edge of 7.6% at +550 odds.

Matvei Michkov anytime goal scorer (+340)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 30.2%
• Game: Flyers vs. Ducks (10:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Matvei Michkov as an anytime goal scorer for Philadelphia, showing an edge of 7.5% at +340 odds.

Tye Kartye anytime goal scorer (+850)

• Edge: 7.3%
• Probability: 17.8%
• Game: Devils vs. Rangers (7:00PM ET)

Tye Kartye’s anytime goal scorer prop shows an edge of 7.3% at +850 odds, supported by a 17.8% probability according to our model.

Lian Bichsel anytime goal scorer (+1800)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 12.0%
• Game: Stars vs. Avalanche (9:30PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Lian Bichsel anytime goal scorer for Dallas, with a 12.0% probability and a 6.7% edge at +1800 odds.

Hunter Brzustewicz anytime goal scorer (+950)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 16.2%
• Game: Blues vs. Flames (9:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Hunter Brzustewicz anytime goal scorer, supported by a 16.2% probability at +950 odds and an edge of 6.7%.

Ryan Strome to record an assist (+270)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 33.7%
• Game: Blues vs. Flames (9:30PM ET)

A 6.6% edge on the assist line makes Ryan Strome a value play in Blues vs. Flames, supported by a 33.7% probability at +270 odds.

Logan Stankoven to record an assist (+310)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 31.0%
• Game: Penguins vs. Hurricanes (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Logan Stankoven to record an assist here, with a 31.0% probability and 6.6% edge at +310 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 12:04AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Penguins vs. Hurricanes	Evgeni Malkin under 2.5 shots on goal	-168 @ DraftKings	10.6%	73.3%
Flyers vs. Ducks	Matvei Michkov to score a point	+145 @ DraftKings	10.4%	51.2%
Flyers vs. Ducks	Travis Konecny anytime goal scorer	+260 @ FanDuel	7.6%	23.0%
Flyers vs. Ducks	Ryan Poehling anytime goal scorer	+550 @ DraftKings	7.6%	23.0%
Flyers vs. Ducks	Matvei Michkov anytime goal scorer	+340 @ FanDuel	7.5%	30.2%
Devils vs. Rangers	Tye Kartye anytime goal scorer	+850 @ FanDuel	7.3%	17.8%
Stars vs. Avalanche	Lian Bichsel anytime goal scorer	+1800 @ DraftKings	6.7%	12.0%
Blues vs. Flames	Hunter Brzustewicz anytime goal scorer	+950 @ DraftKings	6.7%	16.2%
Blues vs. Flames	Ryan Strome to record an assist	+270 @ DraftKings	6.6%	33.7%
Penguins vs. Hurricanes	Logan Stankoven to record an assist	+310 @ DraftKings	6.6%	31.0%

Conclusion

For March 18, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Evgeni Malkin, Matvei Michkov and Travis Konecny. 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 promotes responsible gambling.