NHL player props today: Thursday's best props include Darnell Nurse [4/8/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for April 09, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Darnell Nurse, Igor Chernyshov and Anthony Beauvillier.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Sabres vs. Rangers and Oilers vs. Sharks, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop picks for Thursday, 4/8

Sourced from 45+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for April 8, ranked by probability.

Darnell Nurse over 1.5 shots on goal (-145)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 62.9%
• Game: Oilers vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Edmonton's Darnell Nurse going over 1.5 shots on goal. A probability of 62.9% gives this play an edge of 3.7% at -145 odds.

Igor Chernyshov under 1.5 shots on goal (-140)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 62.6%
• Game: Oilers vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

Igor Chernyshov’s shots on goal prop shows a 62.6% probability and an 4.3% edge at -140 odds, according to our model.

Anthony Beauvillier over 1.5 shots on goal (-120)

• Edge: 7.4%
• Probability: 61.9%
• Game: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs (7:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Anthony Beauvillier over 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 61.9% probability and a 7.4% edge at -120.

Connor McMichael over 1.5 shots on goal (-125)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 60.2%
• Game: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs (7:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Connor McMichael over 1.5 shots on goal, with a 60.2% probability and an edge of 4.7% at -125 odds.

Nicholas Robertson over 1.5 shots on goal (+110)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 51.5%
• Game: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs (7:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Nicholas Robertson over 1.5 shots on goal for Toronto, showing an edge of 3.9% at +110 odds.

William Eklund to score a point (+100)

• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 51.1%
• Game: Oilers vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

William Eklund’s point prop shows an edge of 1.1% at +100 odds, supported by a 51.1% probability according to our model.

Matias Maccelli to score a point (+135)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 48.0%
• Game: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs (7:30PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Matias Maccelli to score a point for Toronto, with a 48.0% probability and a 5.4% edge at +135 odds.

Morgan Rielly to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 1.6%
• Probability: 42.4%
• Game: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs (7:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Morgan Rielly to score a point, supported by a 42.4% probability at +145 odds and an edge of 1.6%.

Kiefer Sherwood to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 1.2%
• Probability: 42.1%
• Game: Oilers vs. Sharks (10:00PM ET)

A 1.2% edge on the point line makes Kiefer Sherwood a value play in Oilers vs. Sharks, supported by a 42.1% probability at +145 odds.

William Nylander anytime goal scorer (+210)

• Edge: 8.8%
• Probability: 41.1%
• Game: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs (7:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on William Nylander anytime goal scorer here, with a 41.1% probability and 8.8% edge at +210 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:01AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Oilers vs. Sharks	Darnell Nurse over 1.5 shots on goal	-145 @ DraftKings	3.7%	62.9%
Oilers vs. Sharks	Igor Chernyshov under 1.5 shots on goal	-140 @ DraftKings	4.3%	62.6%
Capitals vs. Maple Leafs	Anthony Beauvillier over 1.5 shots on goal	-120 @ DraftKings	4.7%	60.2%
Capitals vs. Maple Leafs	Connor McMichael over 1.5 shots on goal	-125 @ DraftKings	4.7%	60.2%
Capitals vs. Maple Leafs	Nicholas Robertson over 1.5 shots on goal	+110 @ DraftKings	3.9%	51.5%
Oilers vs. Sharks	William Eklund to score a point	+100 @ DraftKings	1.1%	51.1%
Capitals vs. Maple Leafs	Matias Maccelli to score a point	+135 @ DraftKings	5.4%	48.0%
Capitals vs. Maple Leafs	Morgan Rielly to score a point	+145 @ DraftKings	1.6%	42.4%
Oilers vs. Sharks	Kiefer Sherwood to score a point	+145 @ DraftKings	1.2%	42.1%
Capitals vs. Maple Leafs	William Nylander anytime goal scorer	+210 @ FanDuel	8.8%	41.1%

Conclusion

For April 8, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Darnell Nurse, Igor Chernyshov and Anthony Beauvillier. 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.