NHL Player Props & Best Bets for Today, February 27: Busy Night for Connor

Find out why Quinn Allen's NHL prop picks are backing Kyle Connor to test the Ducks' defense early and often tonight, and much more.

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Quinn Allen • Betting Analyst
Feb 27, 2026 • 09:09 ET • 4 min read
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Just five games are on the NHL schedule this evening, but I’ve done my research to find the very best NHL player props. I’ll highlight Sam Reinhart, Kirill Kaprizov, and Kyle Connor. 

Read more in my NHL picks for Friday, February 27.

Best NHL player prop bets today

Player Bet99
Sabres Reinhart Over 0.5 assists  +115
Wild Kaprizov Over 0.5 assists  +105
Jets Connor Over 3.5 shots on goal  +115

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Our best NHL player props for Thursday, February 26

Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.

Prop #1: Sam Reinhart Over 0.5 assists

+115 at BET99

It’s been another impressive campaign for Sam Reinhart, who just represented Canada in the Olympics. The West Vancouver, BC native has tallied 29 assists in 2025-26, and he got right back to it in his first game following the break.

Reinhart tallied a helper in a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday evening, and he’s cashed the Over in assists in three of his last four appearances. 

The veteran has 16 helpers in 32 home games, and the Florida Panthers welcome the Buffalo Sabres to town tonight. He also has two assists across three meetings with Buffalo already this season. 

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: MSG-B, SCRIPPS

Prop #2: Kirill Kaprizov Over 0.5 assists

+105 at BET99

The Minnesota Wild have won six in a row, and their franchise star has been key.

Kirill Kaprizov has cashed the Over in helpers in three of his last five games, tallying four assists during that span. Kaprizov set up two goals in a victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.

He’s 19th in the NHL in assists with 40, and the Russian superstar has 26 helpers in 29 road games. The Wild are in Salt Lake City this evening to take on the Utah Mammoth.

He’s already done damage against Utah this season, too. Kaprizov had an assist versus them earlier in the campaign. 

  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: FDSN NO, Utah16

Prop #3: Kyle Connor Over 3.5 shots on goal

+115 at BET99

Kyle Connor continues to be one of the most important players on the Winnipeg Jets roster.

He’s posted 65 points, and Connor is averaging 3.31 shots on goal per contest. The American scored in his return on Wednesday, and he also tallied four shots on target.

Connor has cashed the Over in shots on net in four of his last five appearances. Three of those games were on the road, and the Jets are in Orange County tonight to face the Anaheim Ducks. 

He’ll create lots of opportunities again here. 

  • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: TSN3, Victory+

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Quinn Allen is an experienced sports journalist from Vancouver, Canada who fell in love with sports by the time he could walk. He proceeded to play high-level baseball and soccer growing up and eventually played college baseball in the United States.

After his career ended, Quinn received his broadcast journalism degree from BCIT and has since written for many sports publications including ClutchPoints, Gino Hard, and RG, where he plies his trade as a writer and editor.

Quinn's favorite team is Chelsea FC and he'd like to watch a match at Stamford Bridge one day. He loves to bet on NBA player props and encourages others to bet responsibly and not chase losses.

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