Following two Game 7s on Sunday night, we have the very last matchup of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs on Monday night with the Rangers and Devils wrapping things up. It has been a roller coaster of a series, to say the least. After each team won back-to-back games to tie things up 2-2, they have since traded blows again. Now the series heads back to New Jersey for the right to advance to the second round.
With such a back-and-forth series, it can cause plenty of hesitation in terms of picking a winner. Therefore, we have our top NHL player prop pick for this all-important Game 7.
Along with our player props, be sure to check out all of our NHL picks for today's action.
Artemi Panarin, NYR, Over 0.5 assists (+115)
There is an abundance of elite skaters to target in this matchup. Whether it be youngster Jack Hughes of the Devils or future Hall-of-Famer Patrick Kane of the Rangers, there's talent everywhere on the ice. We considered Kane for Monday’s Game 7, but his usage the last 2 games has been strange. His ice time has decreased considerably, and he wasn't on the first power play unit in Game 6. Instead, we're focused on his former teammate on the Chicago Blackhawks. Kane and Panarin are now reunited, and their connection looks as smooth as ever.'