Think you know NHL player props? Prove it with this daily stat challenge

If you’re the type of bettor who sweats the difference between a 29-goal scorer and a 30-goal scorer when looking at season-long futures, or you spend your evenings hunting for value in the "Anytime Goalscorer" market, you know that memory is an edge.

Knowing who is "due" is one thing; knowing who has actually done it historically is another.

That’s why we are looking at Gridzy, a daily browser game that feels less like a casual time-killer and more like a calibration tool for your hockey brain. While casual fans might search for generic NHL trivia, Gridzy offers a daily test that mirrors the logic of prop betting: specifically, can you pair a player with a specific statistical milestone?

Below, we break down how the game works. But if you think you have the stats knowledge to go 9-for-9 already, click here to play Gridzy now.

The Grading Is "Vegas Style" Strict

An example Gridzy board showing the X-Axis (Teams) and Y-Axis (Milestones) that bettors must navigate.

What separates Gridzy from standard hockey trivia questions is the rigor of the grading—something any bettor who has suffered a "bad beat" on a stat correction will appreciate

To solve the daily grid, you must match players to specific criteria (Teams, Awards, or Stats). But you can’t just guess wildly. The game follows strict logic similar to how a sportsbook grades a season prop.

For example, take the "Team vs. Season Stat" cell. If the grid asks for a player who scored 50 Goals for the Buffalo Sabres, you have to be precise.

• Dave Andreychuk scored 54 goals in 1992-93.

• However, he split that season between Buffalo (29 goals) and Toronto (25 goals).

• In Gridzy (and in your sportsbook), that doesn’t count as a 50-goal season for Buffalo.

These are the kind of challenging NHL trivia nuances that separate the sharps from the squares. The game forces you to recall specific performances with specific franchises—skills that translate directly to handicapping player performance markets.

Mastering the Matrix: Gridzy Gameplay Mechanics 101

If you are familiar with the "Immaculate Grid" format, you know the drill. If not, think of Gridzy as Sudoku for sports nerds. You are presented with a 3x3 grid—nine distinct cells that need to be filled.

• The X-Axis (Top Row): Usually consists of NHL teams (e.g., Chicago Blackhawks, NY Rangers) or major statistical categories.

• The Y-Axis (Left Column): Consists of intersecting teams, awards (e.g., Vezina Trophy), or milestones (e.g., 50+ Goal Season).

The game resets daily at 6:00 AM ET—perfect for the morning coffee routine while you check the overnight scores. You get nine guesses to fill nine cells. A wrong guess burns a turn.

The post-game breakdown displays your "Average Rarity," grading your ability to find the deep-cut answers that the public missed.

The "Rarity" Factor: Playing Against the Public 

The goal isn't just to be correct; it's to be unique. This is where the game mimics the betting market. Just as you look for value rather than chalk, Gridzy rewards you for finding the "deep cut" answers.

Every correct answer is assigned a percentage based on how many other players guessed the same athlete.

• The "Chalk" Play: If the prompt is "Edmonton Oilers + 100 Points," and you guess Wayne Gretzky, you are correct, but your rarity score will be high (bad) because 80% of the public made the same safe pick.

• The "Value" Play: If you guess Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for that same cell, your rarity score drops significantly because fewer people recall his 104-point season in 2022-23.

Your final score is the sum of the percentages of your nine answers. The lower the score, the sharper your knowledge. This system forces you to dig past the superstars and recall the journeymen and role players—the exact type of players who often hold the most value in daily player prop markets.

Dimers Pro Tip: Use "Trends" as Your Cheat Code

Struggling to fill a cell for "Active Player with 50+ Assists"? Don't guess. Go to the Dimers NHL Trends Page.

Our Trends tool tracks which active players are currently on hot streaks or hitting specific milestones. It’s the perfect companion for the game. If you see a player trending for "Over 0.5 Assists" in 8 of their last 10 games, odds are they are a prime candidate for a Gridzy "Assists" cell. Use the real-time data to solve the puzzle.

Why Gridzy Belongs in Every NHL Fan’s Daily Routine

In the world of sports betting, we often talk about "staying sharp." Usually, that refers to bankroll management or line shopping. But mental sharpness—the ability to instantly recall data and apply it to a specific team structure—is an underrated tool in a handicapper's arsenal.

Gridzy provides a risk-free environment to test that recall. It exposes the gaps in your knowledge. If you consistently fail the "Calgary Flames" column, perhaps you shouldn't be betting on Flames player props until you do deeper research.