There are just a pair of games on the ice this Monday, October 27, and my top NHL player props have you covered for both.
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the St. Louis Blues to open the action, and the Boston Bruins visit the Ottawa Senators in an Atlantic Division clash to round out the two-game slate.
Find out why David Pastrnak will pepper the opposing netminder with shots tonight, and much more.
Best NHL player prop bets today
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Jimmy Snuggerud Over 1.5 shots on goal |
-135 |
 Leevi Merilainen Over 22.5 saves |
-105 |
 David Pastrnak Over 3.5 shots on goal |
+100 |
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Our best NHL player props for Monday, October 27
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Jimmy Snuggerud Over 1.5 shots on goal
The Pittsburgh Penguins have allowed the fourth-most shots per game and have the sixth-worst Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5, so this is a good matchup for St. Louis Blues winger Jimmy Snuggerud.
He’s pacing the Blues in shots (18) despite averaging just 14:03 of ice time per game. Snuggerud is too good to be logging such limited minutes, and he skated on the No. 1 line last time out, so I’m anticipating an expanded role continuing tonight and moving forward.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NHL Network
Prop #2: Leevi Merilainen Over 22.5 saves
The Boston Bruins are averaging 27.5 shots per game, and I don’t think the Ottawa Senators can maintain allowing just 24.7 per night moving forward.
Sens backup Leevi Merilainen had a disastrous start in his season debut, but he was solid in limited action last season with a .925 save percentage, 1.99 GAA, and 5.65 goals saved above expected across 12 appearances.
I’m expecting him to rebound and have a tidy outing against the Bruins tonight.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Prime, NESN
Prop #3: David Pastrnak Over 3.5 shots on goal
Because the Ottawa Senators have allowed the fewest shot attempts per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 and third-fewest shots per game, we’re landing a great number on Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak in this market.
He’s recorded four or more shots in six of his past eight games and is the go-to shooter on the No. 1 power-play unit. Of course, Pastrnak also ranks fifth in shot attempts per 60 minutes to start the season.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Prime, NESN
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