It’s a quiet four-game night on the ice on Wednesday, October 15, and my top NHL player props have you covered for all the action.
Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson headlines my trio of NHL picks alongside St. Louis Blues youngster Dylan Holloway and Utah Mammoth winger JJ Peterka tonight.
Best NHL player prop bets today
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Tage Thompson Over 3.5 SOG |
-105 |
 Dylan Holloway Over 2.5 SOG |
+120 |
 JJ Peterka Over 2.5 SOG |
+145 |
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Our best NHL player props for Wednesday, October 15
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Tage Thompson Over 3.5 shots on goal
Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson has recorded 17 shots on 32 attempts through three games, and he’s logging a monster 20:31 of ice time per night while skating in a top offensive role.
He’s the go-to shooter on the man advantage, and the Ottawa Senators have the fifth-highest penalties per 60 minutes (5.52) through three games after ranking ninth in the category last year.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN+. Sportsnet ONE
Prop #2: Dylan Holloway Over 2.5 shots on goal
The Chicago Blackhawks have surrendered the eighth-most attempts per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 and 10th 10th-most shots per game (30.0), and St. Louis Blues winger Dylan Holloway is off to a solid start with a team-high 20 attempts for nine shots through three games.
His attempts per 60 minutes are also up from 15.56 to 20.54 to start the year, while his efficiency has dipped to 45% of his attempts resulting in shots after converting 53% in 2024-25.
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: TNT
Prop #3: JJ Peterka Over 2.5 shots on goal
Utah Mammoth winger JJ Peterka has been skating with Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther on a sneaky line, and while Peterka has only racked up four shots through three games, he has generated nine attempts.
The trio has also posted a solid 57.1 Corsi For percentage and 58.6% shot share at 5-on-5, and this is the Mammoth home opener.
Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set with travel.
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ESPN+, Sportsnet 360
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