Wednesday's NHL player props feature a point pick and goal-scorer selection for all four matchups.
Our NHL picks roundup covers Oct. 28, with expert analysis and links to each full game preview.
NHL player props at a glance Wednesday, Oct. 28
| Matchup & time | Player prop & goal scorer |
|---|---|
| Flyers vs. Capitals 7:30 p.m. ET |
Player prop Jordan Kyrou 1+ point Neil Parker Goal scorer Tom Wilson anytime goal Neil Parker |
| Flames vs. Oilers 8:30 p.m. ET |
Player prop Vasily Podkolzin 1+ point Neil Parker Goal scorer Vasily Podkolzin anytime goal Neil Parker |
| Devils vs. Avalanche 9 p.m. ET |
Player prop Artturi Lehkonen Over 0.5 points Todd Cordell Goal scorer Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal Todd Cordell |
| Maple Leafs vs. Kraken 10 p.m. ET |
Player prop Easton Cowan 1+ point Dustin Saracini Goal scorer Auston Matthews anytime goal Dustin Saracini |
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Flyers vs Capitals
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: TNT, Sportsnet+
- Analyst: Neil Parker
Player prop: Jordan Kyrou 1+ point
Neil Parker's Flyers vs. Capitals predictions target Kyrou, whose 3.44 points per 60 minutes lead Washington. His 5-on-5 role alongside Dylan Strome and Alex Tuch supports the point pick, which Parker would play up to 57%.
Goal scorer: Tom Wilson anytime goal
Wilson has gone six games without a goal despite generating 15 shots and 1.67 individual expected goals during that span. Parker backs a rebound from a forward coming off consecutive 30-goal seasons, with the anytime-goal prop playable up to 33%.
Flames vs Oilers
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN+, Prime
- Analyst: Neil Parker
Player prop: Vasily Podkolzin 1+ point
Neil Parker's Flames vs. Oilers predictions back Podkolzin's point production alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. That trio has scored 7.82 goals per 60 minutes and controlled 61.6% of five-on-five shot attempts, with Podkolzin's point prop playable at 60%.
Goal scorer: Vasily Podkolzin anytime goal
Podkolzin has only one goal in his past six games, but he has generated nine high-danger scoring chances and 1.53 individual expected goals during that stretch. Parker sees a chance for his finishing to improve and would back him to score up to 36%.
Devils vs Avalanche
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV: SN+, ESPN+
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Player prop: Artturi Lehkonen Over 0.5 points
Todd Cordell's Devils vs. Avalanche predictions back Lehkonen on a top line controlling more than 72% of expected goals at 5-on-5. Lehkonen has 11 five-on-five points in 12 games, and Cordell would play his point prop at 59% in this fast-paced matchup.
Goal scorer: Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal
MacKinnon has averaged 6.2 shots per home game and scored in four of six home appearances. Cordell also highlights Colorado's two days of rest against a New Jersey team playing the second night of a road back-to-back.
Maple Leafs vs Kraken
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: Sportsnet
- Analyst: Dustin Saracini
Player prop: Easton Cowan 1+ point
Dustin Saracini's Maple Leafs vs. Kraken predictions target Cowan to extend a four-game point streak. A possible promotion to Toronto's first power-play unit could create additional opportunities, with the Maple Leafs converting roughly 28% of their chances with the man advantage.
Goal scorer: Auston Matthews anytime goal
Saracini highlights a 72% expected-goals share for Matthews' line as a reason to back him to score. Even if Cowan or William Nylander slides in for Kirill Marchenko, Saracini expects Matthews to continue getting quality scoring chances.
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