The NHL playoffs continue to deliver, and I’ve got a trio of NHL player props for the pair of games on the ice this Monday, April 27.
My NHL picks begin with Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs in the early game, and wrap up with Utah Mammoth starter Karel Vejmelka in the nightcap.
Best NHL player prop bets today
Silovs Over 22.5 saves
Schmaltz Under 0.5 points
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Our best NHL player props for Monday, April 27
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Arturs Silovs Over 22.5 saves
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs turned away 28 of 30 shots with 1.68 goals saved above expected to extend the series in Game 4, and he’s no stranger to postseason success.
The 25-year-old Latvian played 10 playoff games for the Vancouver Canucks in 2024, and he was the Calder Cup Playoffs MVP after a championship run with the AHL Abbotsford Canucks last spring.
The Philadelphia Flyers have also recorded 27.7 shots per game across the past three, so Silovs stands to see enough rubber to go Over the number again tonight.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN, Sportsnet
Prop #2: Nick Schmaltz Under 0.5 points
Utah Mammoth center Nick Schmaltz plays go-to minutes. It’s just that those minutes are coming against the best players jumping the boards for the Vegas Golden Knights, and Schmaltz is overmatched.
He’s only been on the ice for 0.83 expected goals and a 31.0 xGF% while combining with wingers Lawson Crouse and Clayton Keller for a 34.9 Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5.
I'm backing Schmaltz to go pointless for the third time in four games in this series.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN, Sportsnet
Prop #3: Karel Vejmelka Over 24.5 saves
It’s been a solid series for Mammoth starter Karel Vejmelka. He’s posted a .916 SV% with 2.75 GSAx, and despite Utah posting just a 42.6 CF% and 44.4 xGF% at 5-on-5 through the first three games, the Mammoth hold the 2-1 series lead.
With the Golden Knights driving the play, behind in the series and averaging 28.0 shots per game, look for the ice to continue tilting in their direction in Game 4.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN, Sportsnet
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