There were only 2 games last night, but we saw some of the best talent the NHL has to offer with Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby. Not only will Crosby be back on the ice, but we have 12 teams' worth of skaters in action. Before we dive into our official plays, giving out honorable mentions has proven to be beneficial. Check out Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets to notch a goal tonight as he approaches a 40-goal season. Our 2 official picks take pl ace much earlier than that night cap, so let's check 'em out.
Along with our player props, be sure to check out all of our NHL picks for today's action.
David Pastrnak over 1.5 points (+130)
If you think the Boston Bruins are going to take it easy until the postseason, think again. They may have the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference all but locked up, but they still have the ability to set the NHL record for wins (62). So, you can expect to see the superstars getting full ice time, which includes Pastrnak. He's having an MVP-caliber season, although everyone's been overshadowed by McDavid. Regardless, Pastrnak's 93 points are the 5th-most in the NHL.
You could also consider taking him to score a goal, as he's 2 away from a 50-goal season and leads the NHL by far with 333 shots. Either way, we'll trust him to do that and then some tonight. He and the Bruins are facing the Montreal Canadiens on home ice, which is an ideal matchup. Since the start of 2023, the Habs have allowed the 5th-most goals per game. With Boston scoring the 2nd-most goals per game, this truly is a great spot for the Bru-crew. Pastrnak has already taken it to Montreal this season with a 4-point game. We only need 2 from him tonight to still cash a plus-money play.'''