Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 27, 2026
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Mon, Apr 27 • 7:00 PM ET
Egor Chinakhov o0.5 Goals Scored (+285)
Chinakhkov ranks first among all Penguins in shot attempts and scoring chances but has zero goals, or points, to show for it. He was one of the league’s better finishers in the second half of the season and did his best work at home, where he’s found the back of the net in 10 of his past 20 games.
Sidney Crosby o2.5 Shots On Goal (-165)
Sidney Crosby has registered at least three shots on goal in every game this postseason. Even with the Philadelphia Flyers leaning on their structured defensive system, Crosby is still getting his share of looks. That should continue in Game 5. The Pittsburgh Penguins are once again playing an elimination game, which means they’ll rely heavily on Crosby. Considering it's also a home game for Pittsburgh, Head coach Dan Muse will control the matchups and be able to get Crosby some extra shifts away from Philly defenseman Travis Sanheim.
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UTAH
Mon, Apr 27 • 9:30 PM ET
Jack Eichel o0.5 Assists (-135)
Jack Eichel recorded 63 assists over 74 games during the regular season, and he has picked up where he left off during the playoffs, notching an apple in two of three games against the Utah Mammoth. The Vegas Golden Knights have generated 37 shots on goal with Eichel on the ice — the most of any player on the team, but he has taken only seven of those 37 attempts (18.9%). Eichel centers a dangerous top line and plays on a loaded power play featuring Tomas Hertl, Pavel Dorofeyev, and Mitch Marner, who have combined for zero goals on 27 chances. They’re due for an outburst, and Eichel is likely to be involved.
Tomas Hertl o0.5 Goals Scored (+310)
Tomas Hertl is knocking on the door like no other. He has generated 15 scoring chances and nine Grade A opportunities, most of any player in the series. It’s only a matter of time before that leads to production for a quality scorer who has scored 30+ on three different occasions in his career.
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