Saturday’s huge NHL slate is followed by a modest 2 games on Sunday. The Panthers will visit the Blue Jackets and the Penguins will visit the Blackhawks. You may be a fan of any of the other 28 teams or maybe you’re not a fan at all but want to make things more interesting. In that case, if you’re looking to have some action, check out our favorite NHL player props for Wednesday night. Along with our player props, be sure to also check out our NHL picks for each of today’s games.
Carter Verhaeghe anytime goal scorer (+165)
Carter Verhaeghe is off to a great start to the season. He has asserted himself as one of the best, most important players on what is expected to be a playoff team. Verhaeghe leads the Panthers in goals with 11, and is 2nd on the team in points with 18 in 18 games. He plays on the Panthers' top line and second power play with other star players. With that, Verhaeghe plays an average of over 18 minutes per game. He has also logged 56 shots over his 18 games played for an average of 3.11 shots per game. Verhaeghe is put in spots to succeed and so far has rewarded his team.
Verhaeghe and the Panthers have a great matchup on Sunday going to Columbus. The Blue Jackets have the NHL's worst goal prevention with 4.41 goals allowed per game. That has not changed much lately as they have allowed 4+ goals in their last 4 straight despite wins in 2 of those games. Their goaltending has the worst save percentage in the NHL at 88.23% which certainly has not helped. Both teams are on the second of back to back games, and that gives the Panthers even more of an edge over this weaker Blue Jackets team. With plenty of offense expected for the Panthers, it's tough to think Verhaeghe will not be part of it and light the lamp.