The middle of the week brings a good pallet cleanser after a jam packed 9-game Tuesday night. There are 7 matchups on Wednesday full of star power and games all night. Right in the middle of this slate is Boston visiting Colorado in what is sure to be a great game. There are star players on each team suited up Wednesday that will have highlight reel goals and take control. If you’re looking to have some action, check out our favorite NHL player props for Wednesday. Also be sure to also check out our NHL picks for each of today’s games.
T.J. Oshie over 2.5 shots on goal (+115)
T.J. Oshie missed the start of the season but has contributed since returning. Oshie has 10 points in 16 games while playing on the second line with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Sonny Milano. He is also on Washington's top power play with Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson, Marcus Johansson, and Dylan Strome. Oshie is consistently on the ice with strong players, and tonight they get a very favorable matchup against Philadelphia. Washington has already beat Philadelphia once this season in a game which Oshie collected 2 assists and 3 shots on goal in 18:07 minutes played. He also led the Caps in hits and had 2 blocked shots. Hits and blocks are not pertinent to this pick, but they reinforce Oshie's overall performance and strong matchup against the Flyers.
Oshie has logged at least 17 minutes in each of his last 3 games played, and has tallied 13 shots on goal across those 3 games. He is playing well and the Capitals overall have had a good last 2 weeks. Washington is 4-2-1 in their last 7 games. They have middled at best this season but are not out of it by any means. If Washington is going to make a run, they have to beat weaker teams like Philadelphia. The Flyers have 2 wins in their last 14 games. Oshie and the Capitals will be looking to pepper the Flyers' goaltending early and often. With added urgency and a favorable matchup, look for Oshie to continue being an integral piece of Washington's attack.