The NHL is back to a loaded Saturday slate with 13 games on tap for hockey fans. The action begins at 12:30PM ET on the east coast and will wrap up after midnight eastern thanks to the west coast games. At any point during that 12-hour stretch you are able to watch some hockey, it will be waiting for you. This slate has it all. From outdoor games, to rivalry games, to heav yweight bouts, to lightweight bouts, to inter-conference matchups, this will be a day of hockey you will not want to miss.
You can find out our 2 best NHL player prop bets below, but make sure you also read our NHL predictions for today’s game.
David Pastrnak, BOS, Over 0.5 goals (-130)
The Bruins enter this game winless in their last 3 games. While it is not cause for much concern, this losing streak is one they will want to end and get back in the win column. Fortunately for the Bruins, they get a favorable match to do so. They have already beat the Kings this year by a score of 4-2. Boston also catches Los Angeles in a 5-9-6 run. The Kings are vulnerable and the Bruins can take advantage.
If the Bruins are going to bounce back, there is a good chance David Pastrnak was involved in the production. Pastrnak leads the Bruins in goals with 34, in assists with 44, and in points with 78. He also ranks top 4 in the NHL in goals and points. Pastrnak is on the Bruins' top line and top power play. Every shift he is on the ice with some combination of very good, productive teammates. Boston is the better team, will play with urgency, and should be led by their top goal and point producer.