There are a pair of Game 6s on the ice Thursday, April 30, with the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers both be looking to stave off elimination.
My top NHL player props and NHL picks are headlined by Minnesota Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt, as he looks to backstop his team to Round 2 tonight.
Best NHL player prop bets today
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Wallstedt Over 25.5 saves |
-125 |
 Carlson Over 1.5 blocked shots |
-120 |
 Bouchard Over 2.5 shots |
-110 |
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Our best NHL player props for Thursday, April 30
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Jesper Wallstedt Over 25.5 saves
While a couple overtimes have helped, Minnesota Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt has turned away at least 27 shots in each of the first four games of this series before stopping 20 of 22 shots in Game 5.
He’s sporting an impressive .926 save percentage with 4.74 goals saved above expected in the postseason, and I can’t imagine the Dallas Stars not pushing for more pucks on net at five-on-five.
Dallas hasn’t scored at even strength since the first period of Game 3, after all.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: TNT, Sportsnet 360
Prop #2: John Carlson Over 1.5 blocked shots
Anaheim Ducks veteran John Carlson recorded two or more blocks in each of the first four games of the series for nine total, and he’s logging big minutes with 24:29 per night this postseason.
Additionally, while Carlson’s 52.9 Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5 is solid, the two centers he’s jumping the boards to match up against most frequently are Edmonton Oilers stars Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, so he’s being tasked with tough assignments. Additionally, Carlson is also on the No. 2 penalty-kill unit.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: TNT, CBC
Prop #3: Evan Bouchard Over 2.5 shots
Make no mistake, Edmonton Oilers star Evan Bouchard is struggling to thread the needle with his 27 attempts resulting in just seven shots (25.9%) through the first five games of Round 1.
The go-to blueliner converted 47.2% of his attempts into shots during the regular season, so while it’s definitely more difficult with a heightened emphasis on opponents blocking shots in the playoffs, there’s still statistical correction coming for Bouchard.
He quarterbacks the No. 1 power-play unit and has averaged 24:59 of ice time this postseason while taking 58.3% of his 5-on-5 faceoffs in the offensive zone, so the opportunities will continue to be there in Game 6.
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: TNT, CBC
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