NHL Player Props & Best Bets for Today, January 26: Viktory Formation

The Rangers have been bleeding shots in recent outings, which is music to the ears of Viktor Arvidsson.

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Neil Parker • Betting Analyst
Jan 26, 2026 • 11:30 ET • 4 min read
Viktor Arvidsson (71) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game at the American Airlines Center.
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Viktor Arvidsson (71) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game at the American Airlines Center.

There are five games on the ice on Monday, January 26, and I’ve got a trio of NHL player props to cover you throughout the night.

A pair of my top NHL picks are targeting Boston Bruins wingers David Pastrnak and Viktor Arvidsson in a soft matchup against the New York Rangers.

Best NHL player prop bets today

Player Bet99
Mammoth David Pastrnak Over 3.5 shots on goal +105
Mammoth Viktor Arvidsson Over 2.5 shots on goal -115
Mammoth Dylan Guenther Under 0.5 points +105

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Our best NHL player props for Monday, January 26

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

Prop #1: David Pastrnak Over 3.5 shots on goal

+105 at BET99

Boston Bruins superstar David Pastrnak has recorded four or more shots in six of his past eight games, totaling 32 on 64 attempts. His 12.0 shots and 24.01 attempts per 60 minutes during the stretch rank eighth and fifth in the league, respectively. 

With the New York Rangers ranking 28th in Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5 while allowing a healthy 29.2 shots per game out of the holiday break, this checks out as a soft matchup. 

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: NHL Network, Sportsnet+

Prop #2: Viktor Arvidsson Over 2.5 shots on goal

-115 at BET99

Viktor Arvidsson ranks second in shots while pacing the NHL in attempts per 60 minutes across his past 10 games, recording three or more in eight of those contests. 

He’s piled up a monster 39 shots and 72 attempts during the stretch, and as noted, this is a great matchup for the B's snipers.

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: NHL Network, Sportsnet+

Prop #3: Dylan Guenther Under 0.5 points

+105 at BET99

Utah Mammoth winger Dylan Guenther has dropped to a third-line role, and this is a tough matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tampa has surrendered the second-fewest expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 and ranks second in penalty-kill percentage.

Plus, Guenther has missed the scoresheet in four of his past eight games.

  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Where to watch: ESPN+, Sportsnet+

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Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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