The NHL playoffs have been better than advertised, and I’ve got a trio of NHL player props to cover all three games on the ice for Thursday, April 23.
My favorite NHL picks for tonight are the saves props for Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman and Carolina Hurricanes starter Frederik Andersen.
Best NHL player prop bets today
Swayman Over 25.5 saves
Andersen Over 22.5 saves
Laferriere Under 0.5 points
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Our best NHL player props for Thursday, April 23
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Jeremy Swayman Over 25.5 saves
The move to TD Garden won’t be enough to prevent the Buffalo Sabres from piling up shots again in Game 3. Buffalo has recorded a postseason-high 36.5 shots per 60 minutes with a rock-solid 55.2% Corsi For percentage (CF%) at 5-on-5.
Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman has been up to the task, too. He’s posted a .931 SV% with 2.03 goals saved above expected (GSAx) in Round 1, and the strong play has legs, with Swayman also posting a .920 SV% with 14.21 GSAx across his final 16 regular-season starts.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: TNT, Sportsnet 360
Prop #2: Frederik Andersen Over 22.5 saves
The season is on the line for the Ottawa Senators, so I’m anticipating a busy night for Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen.
Ottawa averaged 2.4 more shots per game at the Canadian Tire Centre, and the Sens climbed to a third-ranked 53.9% CF% at 5-on-5 on home ice compared to a 51.7% mark on the highway.
Of course, Andersen has been excellent between the pipes with a .967 SV% and 5.87 GSAx during the series. Best of all, there’s enough room for Andersen’s numbers to take a hit in Game 3 without threatening this Over.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: TBS, CBC
Prop #3: Alex Laferriere Under 0.5 points
The prices for Los Angeles Kings winger Alex Laferriere in the points market are off.
He’s been primarily matched up against Colorado Avalanche stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar at 5-on-5, and when he’s not jumping the boards against them, it’s against Colorado's No. 2 line and defense pair.
Simply put, Laferriere is a supporting scorer tasked with the toughest defensive assignments, as evidenced by his 39.5% CF% and 39.0% expected goals percentage (xG%) at 5-on-5 to start the series.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: TNT, Sportsnet
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