The Monday NHL schedule features five games, and we’ve got an NHL prop for each of them. And all five NHL props involve sharp-shooting forwards that we expect to keep opposing goaltenders on their collective toes.
All odds via DraftKings, as of 2:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 31.
Anaheim Ducks: C Troy Terry
The Prop: Score Anytime Goal (at Detroit Red Wings)
The Odds: +180
Terry currently leads the Anaheim Ducks in scoring with 25 goals and 16 assists in 41 games — meaning he’s just one point away from being a point-per-game player. He hasn’t missed a beat since returning to action after a two-week injury absence, scoring goals in three of his last four games (including the game-winner in Ottawa on Saturday).
2⃣5⃣th of the season for Troy Terry! ⭐️@scotiabank | #HockeyDay pic.twitter.com/BkBEOFH9aS
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 29, 2022
Going back to a hat trick against the Flyers on Jan. 4, Terry has lit the lamp in five of his last eight contests (seven goals in all).
The Ducks have won four of their last five games, tallying 20 goals in the process. If they can keep that momentum going, expect to see Terry extend his goal-scoring streak tonight against a Red Wings squad that has yielded 26 goals during a 1-4 slump.
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Toronto Maple Leafs: C Auston Matthews
The Prop: 4.5 Shots (vs. New Jersey)
The Odds: Over +110/Under-140
Matthews is having another incredible year, having already amassed 25 goals and 20 assists this year. His secret? He shoots the puck. A lot. The four-time All-Star has a 15.2% shooting percentage this year, with 28 shots in his last six games.
Granted, Mathews has topped this prop number just four times in his last 11 outings. However, given that the Devils are mediocre at best defensively and playing in Toronto, look for the speedy Leafs to spend most of the night in the offensive zone. If that happens, we like Matthews’ chances to pepper the net repeatedly.
Florida Panthers: LW Jonathan Huberdeau
The Prop: 1.5 Points (at Columbus)
The Odds: Over +125/Under -160
Well, well, well, look who made our props list yet again. Huberdeau is the hottest player in the league right now, and tonight’s matchup is too good of an opportunity to pass up as Florida takes on a below-average Columbus squad. Huberdeau is coming off of Saturday’s three-point game against the San Jose Sharks, this after tallying three points last week against the Kraken.
The 28-year-old forward has at least one point in 13 of his last 15 games, recording multiple points in eight of those contests. On the downside, Huberdeau has multiple points in just four of 19 road games (which probably explains the heavy juice on the Under with this NHL prop).
That said, when these two teams met back on Jan. 15, Huberdeau had a goal and an assist in the Panthers’ 9-2 laugher. That gives him 19 points in 27 career games against the Blue Jackets. Look for him to tack on at least two more Monday night.
Edmonton Oilers: LW Evander Kane
The Prop: Score Anytime Goal (at Ottawa)
The Odds: +145
Kane is back after a long and controversial stint away from the ice as he dealt with multiple personal issues that led to the termination of his contract with the San Jose Sharks. The Edmonton Oilers gave the veteran forward a chance to resume his career when they signed him last week and immediately put him on the top line centered by All-Star Connor McDavid. The result? Saturday’s 7-2 thrashing of the Montreal Canadiens, with Kane even netting a goal in his Oilers’ debut.
First game with the @EdmontonOilers ✅
First goal for @evanderkane_9 ✅#HockeyDay | @scotiabank pic.twitter.com/6fWwccy55Y— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 30, 2022
When these teams met two weeks ago in Edmonton, the Senators posted a 6-4 victory. So expect the Oilers to be out for revenge against an Ottawa squad that’s allowing a tick under 3.4 goals per game. Look for this one to be another shootout between offensive-minded clubs. And playing alongside McDavid means Kane will always have quality scoring opportunities.
Vancouver Canucks: LW J.T. Miller
The Prop: 0.5 Power Play Points (at Chicago)
The Odds: Over +140/Under -180
Miller is at it again this year. He leads the Canucks in scoring with 15 goals and 31 assists, with 18 of those 46 points coming with a man advantage. Miller has a power-play point in three of his last five games, including both a goal and an assist in 5-on-4 action against Winnipeg on Thursday.
The Hawks currently rank 27th in the league on the penalty kill at just 74.4 percent. If the Nucks can get a power-play opportunity, expect to see Miller’s name on the scoresheet.
