NHL Playoffs player props today: Wednesday's best props include Leo Carlsson [5/6/2026]

Dimers' NHL props are live for May 06, 2026, with today's top prop bets led by the likes of Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and Shea Theodore.

Our NHL player props model runs continuously, analyzing every Playoffs matchup, including Canadiens vs. Sabres and Ducks vs. Golden Knights, to surface the best NHL player prop bets across the market.

List of NHL prop bets for Wednesday's playoffs, 5/6

Sourced from 35+ total props today, below are the top ten NHL player props for May 6, ranked by probability.

Leo Carlsson under 3.5 shots on goal (-165)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 72.9%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Our model has found value on Anaheim's Leo Carlsson going under 3.5 shots on goal. A probability of 72.9% gives this play an edge of 10.6% at -165 odds.

Cutter Gauthier under 3.5 shots on goal (-115)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 61.0%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Cutter Gauthier’s shots on goal prop shows a 61.0% probability and an 7.5% edge at -115 odds, according to our model.

Shea Theodore to record an assist (+114)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 48.9%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

The data highlights value on Shea Theodore to record an assist, with simulations showing a 48.9% probability and a 2.1% edge at +114.

Noah Hanifin to score a point (+145)

• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 42.2%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Noah Hanifin to score a point, with a 42.2% probability and an edge of 1.4% at +145 odds.

Tomas Hertl to score a point (+154)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 41.4%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Tomas Hertl to score a point for Vegas, showing an edge of 2.0% at +154 odds.

Ryan Poehling to score a point (+210)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 35.5%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Ryan Poehling’s point prop shows an edge of 3.3% at +210 odds, supported by a 35.5% probability according to our model.

Pavel Dorofeyev anytime goal scorer (+195)

• Edge: 1.1%
• Probability: 35.0%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Pavel Dorofeyev anytime goal scorer for Vegas, with a 35.0% probability and a 1.1% edge at +195 odds.

Alex Killorn anytime goal scorer (+400)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 22.4%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

The data shows value on Alex Killorn anytime goal scorer, supported by a 22.4% probability at +400 odds and an edge of 2.4%.

Mason McTavish anytime goal scorer (+440)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 20.6%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

A 2.1% edge on the anytime goal line makes Mason McTavish a value play in Ducks vs. Golden Knights, supported by a 20.6% probability at +440 odds.

Ryan Poehling anytime goal scorer (+525)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 18.9%
• Game: Ducks vs. Golden Knights (9:30PM ET)

Simulations show value on Ryan Poehling anytime goal scorer here, with a 18.9% probability and 2.9% edge at +525 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 8:56PM ET:

Conclusion

For May 6, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and Shea Theodore. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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