Thursday's NHL player props feature a player prop and anytime goal-scorer selection for all four featured matchups on Oct. 29.
Our NHL picks roundup covers Thursday, Oct. 29, with expert analysis and links to each full game preview.
NHL player props at a glance Thursday, Oct. 29
| Matchup & time | Player prop & goal scorer |
|---|---|
| Blackhawks vs Red Wings 7:30 p.m. ET |
Player prop Michael Brandsegg-Nygard 1+ points Neil Parker Goal scorer Dylan Larkin anytime goal Neil Parker |
| Canadiens vs Stars 8 p.m. ET |
Player prop Jason Robertson 1+ point Luc LeBlanc Goal scorer Zachary Bolduc anytime goal Luc LeBlanc |
| Sabres vs Ducks 10 p.m. ET |
Player prop Olen Zellweger 2+ shots Todd Cordell Goal scorer Cutter Gauthier anytime goal Todd Cordell |
| Canucks vs Sharks 10 p.m. ET |
Player prop Ivar Stenberg 1+ point Todd Cordell Goal scorer Macklin Celebrini anytime goal Todd Cordell |
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Blackhawks vs Red Wings
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
- Analyst: Neil Parker
Player prop: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard 1+ points
Neil Parker's Blackhawks vs. Red Wings predictions target Brandsegg-Nygard, who has eight points in seven home games. Skating with Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, his line has generated a 66.3% Corsi For share and 74.3% expected-goals share at five-on-five. Parker would play this point prop up to 47%.
Goal scorer: Dylan Larkin anytime goal
Larkin has delivered five consecutive 30-goal campaigns, but his shooting percentage is just 6.3% through 10 games compared with a 14.1% mark across those seasons. Parker also cites 2.65 individual expected goals and 10 high-danger chances, backing an anytime goal up to 42%.
Canadiens vs Stars
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video, TSN2
- Analyst: Luc LeBlanc
Player prop: Jason Robertson 1+ point
Luc LeBlanc's Canadiens vs. Stars predictions highlight Robertson's production at American Airlines Center. He has registered points in five of his last six home appearances, including four multi-point games, and has scored nine of his 13 points this season at home.
Goal scorer: Zachary Bolduc anytime goal
With Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov sidelined, Montreal has moved Bolduc onto its top power-play unit. He is tied for second on the Canadiens with five goals, scored on the man advantage last game, and ranks in the 72nd percentile in higher-danger shots among forwards.
Sabres vs Ducks
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN+, Sportsnet+
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Player prop: Olen Zellweger 2+ shots
Todd Cordell's Sabres vs. Ducks predictions target Zellweger to record at least two shots, a number he has reached in seven straight games. Since his minutes increased, the defenseman has been among the position's most efficient five-on-five shot generators. Cordell sees value up to 63%.
Goal scorer: Cutter Gauthier anytime goal
Gauthier has produced 59 shot attempts and 28 shots on goal over his last nine appearances without scoring. Cordell sees room for his finishing to rebound against a Buffalo team ranked 28th in save percentage with a struggling penalty kill.
Canucks vs Sharks
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: SN, ESPN+
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Player prop: Ivar Stenberg 1+ point
Todd Cordell's Canucks vs. Sharks predictions back Stenberg to find the scoresheet for a sixth time in seven games. The rookie is skating alongside Macklin Celebrini at five-on-five and on San Jose's top power-play unit, while Vancouver ranks last in goals, shots, and expected goals allowed. Cordell would play this point prop up to 61%.
Goal scorer: Macklin Celebrini anytime goal
Cordell backs Celebrini to score at up to 52%. The Sharks' leading shot generator faces a Canucks defense ranked last in expected-goal suppression at both five-on-five and on the penalty kill. Celebrini has also recorded multiple points in five of seven career meetings with Vancouver.
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