Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game April 24, 2026
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MON
Fri, Apr 24 • 7:00 PM ET
Nick Suzuki o0.5 Assists (-160)
Suzuki has notched an assist in both Games 1 and 2. He's also grabbed 33 helpers in 41 home games as the Habs return to Montreal for Game 3 tonight. Suzuki was solid in the season against the Bolts, registering three assists across four meetings.
Cole Caufield o0.5 Assists (+130)
The Lightning evidently have a game plan for the 51-goal scorer and have limited him to just three shots through two games. Fortunately, Caufield and his overshadowed vision have produced three assists in the meantime. Tampa's game plan to suppress his scoring opportunities have led to an abundance of passing options for the winger.
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UTAH
Fri, Apr 24 • 9:30 PM ET
Mark Stone o0.5 Goals Scored (+185)
Jack Eichel o0.5 Goals Scored (+220)
Eichel has only found the back of the net three times across the past 18 games dating back to the regular season despite racking up an impressive 54 shots, 17 high-danger scoring chances and 5.97 individual expected goals. He’s pacing Vegas forwards in ice time during Round 1 and his 5.6 shooting percentage during the highlighted stretch is miles below the 11.7% mark he posted across his previous 265 regular-season games.
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Sat, Apr 25 • 5:30 PM ET
Mavrik Bourque o0.5 Goals Scored (+370)
Seven players have generated at least seven scoring chances in this series. Of that group, Mavrik Bourque (nine) is the only one who hasn’t found the back of the net.
He’s consistently getting looks and the Wild defense will shade more towards his linemates, who have five goals combined.
That should lead to more opportunities for Bourque, who is plenty capable of capitalizing.
Miro Heiskanen o0.5 Points (-125)
Miro Heiskanen does not look like somebody who jumped on a moving train at the beginning of the playoffs. He has logged almost 20 more minutes than his closest teammate through three games and been an absolute force offensively.
He has hit the scoresheet in each game and leads all Stars players with 23 shot attempts, averaging well over seven per night.
Heiskanen will play this game following two days of rest, which is important for somebody used to playing huge minutes. That shows in the numbers as he has points in 10 of 12 games this year after two days off.
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