NHL action is back and I've got a trio of props for Saturday's loaded 13-game slate.
Today's NHL props narrative: Tage Thompson was heating up before the break, and he's a great pick to tickle twine. Elsewhere, Nikolaj Ehlers and Darren Raddysh have solid value to find the score sheet.
Check out my NHL prop picks for Dec. 27.
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NHL prop picks Dec. 27
Best Bet: Thompson to score (+117)
The Sabres are heating up, and Thompson deserves a lot of credit for their recent success.
Buffalo strung together seven consecutive wins ahead of the Christmas break, with Thompson tallying five goals and nine points during that stretch.
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The Sabres star was putting a healthy amount of rubber on goal before the pause, too, totalling four-plus shots in four of those games.
An intriguing matchup is what makes Thompson the centrepiece of my Saturday picks.
The Sabres play a Bruins team that might be finding its level. Boston lost four consecutive games before the break, allowing 20 goals in that stretch.
The underlying numbers have been bearish of Boston's success all season long.
The Bruins have the second-worst expected goals against per 60 (3.55) and are allowing the sixth-most shots per game (30.0).
Thompson should be involved offensively and score a goal on Saturday night.
Key stat: Thompson has scored a goal in six of his last eight games.
NHL predictions
Ehlers to score 1+ points (-129): This is a solid price for a player like Ehlers.
The Carolina Hurricanes forward got off to a slow start with his new team. Ehlers was pointless in his first five games with the Canes, but he's really coming on lately.
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Ehlers has eight points in his last 10 games.
The advanced numbers also suggest that Ehlers is due for some progression. The winger is second on Carolina in Corsi per 60 (19.96).
The matchup against the Detroit Red Wings isn't one bettors should shy away from, either. Detroit is allowing the 13th-most goals per game this season (3.16).
Raddysh to score 1+ points (-120): Few players are having a more under-the-radar campaign than Raddysh.
The Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman has 27 points in 30 games, and he's finding his stride.
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Raddysh has nine points in his last seven games and is thriving as the power-play quarterback in Victor Hedman's absence, as four of his points during this run have come on the man advantage.
The Bolts battle the Florida Panthers, who have struggled at times to keep the puck out of their net.
Florida has the seventh-lowest save percentage (.882) and is ceding the 14th-most goals per game (3.14).
NHL prop picks made at 11:36 a.m. ET on Dec. 27, 2025.
