NHL player props today: Saturday's best props include Roman Kantserov [10/17/2026]

Roman Kantserov over 1.5 shots on goal (-175)

• Edge: 11.9%
• Probability: 75.5%
• Game: Stars vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET)

Our model has flagged value on Blackhawks' Roman Kantserov going over 1.5 shots on goal. A probability of 75.5% gives this play an edge of 11.9% at -175 odds.

William Nylander to score a point (-220)

• Edge: 1.4%
• Probability: 70.1%
• Game: Islanders vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET)

William Nylander’s a point prop shows a 70.1% probability and an 1.4% edge at -220 odds, according to our model.

Evgeni Malkin over 1.5 shots on goal (-150)

• Edge: 7.8%
• Probability: 67.8%
• Game: Penguins vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Evgeni Malkin over 1.5 shots on goal, with simulations showing a 67.8% probability and a 7.8% edge at -150.

Anton Frondell over 1.5 shots on goal (-155)

• Edge: 7.0%
• Probability: 67.8%
• Game: Stars vs. Blackhawks (7:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Anton Frondell over 1.5 shots on goal, with a 67.8% probability and an edge of 7.0% at -155 odds.

Nick Blankenburg under 1.5 shots on goal (-165)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 67.5%
• Game: Islanders vs. Maple Leafs (7:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Nick Blankenburg under 1.5 shots on goal for Maple Leafs, showing an edge of 5.3% at -165 odds.

Dylan Coghlan under 1.5 shots on goal (-165)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 67.0%
• Game: Penguins vs. Golden Knights (10:00PM ET)

Dylan Coghlan’s shots on goal prop shows an edge of 4.7% at -165 odds, supported by a 67.0% probability according to our model.

Adam Jiricek over 1.5 shots on goal (-135)

• Edge: 9.1%
• Probability: 66.5%
• Game: Blues vs. Predators (8:00PM ET)

Our model highlights value on Adam Jiricek over 1.5 shots on goal for Blues, with a 66.5% probability and a 9.1% edge at -135 odds.

Lucas Raymond to score a point (-155)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 65.4%
• Game: Sharks vs. Red Wings (7:00PM ET)

The data shows value on Lucas Raymond to score a point, supported by a 65.4% probability at -155 odds and an edge of 4.6%.

John Carlson under 2.5 shots on goal (-155)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 64.8%
• Game: Canucks vs. Lightning (4:00PM ET)

A 4.0% edge on the under 0.5 shots on goal line makes John Carlson a value play in Canucks vs. Lightning, supported by a 64.8% probability at -155 odds.

Zach Benson over 1.5 shots on goal (-140)

• Edge: 5.4%
• Probability: 63.7%
• Game: Sabres vs. Canadiens (7:00PM ET)

Simulations show value on Zach Benson over 1.5 shots on goal here, with a 63.7% probability and 5.4% edge at -140 odds.

NHL player prop summary: Saturday, October 17, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by probability according to our model as of 12:26PM ET:

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Conclusion

For October 17, 2026, our NHL prop bets feature players such as Roman Kantserov, William Nylander and Evgeni Malkin. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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