Best NHL Props Oct 6: Player Props for the NHL Tonight
Clayton Keller to record a point, Kirill Kaprizov to score and Nick Schmaltz to find the net are our three best NHL player props for Tuesday night.
The NHL season is still young, but there are already some strong player trends developing. We've picked out three props where early production is backed by either a favourable matchup or strong individual volume.
Clayton Keller - 2+ Point vs New Jersey Devils
Keller has opened the season with five points in three games, recording at multi-point games in two of three matches this season
All five points have come via assists, while Keller has also put eight shots on goal. New Jersey have conceded eight goals through their opening two games, making this a good spot for Utah's leading playmaker.
Pick: Clayton Keller 2+ point
Kirill Kaprizov - Anytime Goal vs Buffalo Sabres
Kaprizov has scored three goals in Minnesota's opening two games, finding the net in both contests.
Buffalo have conceded nine goals across their first two games, while Kaprizov remains Minnesota's primary scoring threat and a major part of the power play.
Pick: Kirill Kaprizov anytime goal
Nick Schmaltz - Anytime Goal vs New Jersey Devils
Schmaltz has made a flying start with four goals in three games, scoring in every Utah game so far.
The shot volume backs up the hot start, with Schmaltz recording 13 shots through three games, while two of his four goals have come on the power play.
Against a Devils team conceding four goals per game so far, we're backing his scoring run to continue.
Pick: Nick Schmaltz anytime goal