The NHL returns with a small four-game slate on Friday, with the NHL Global Series in Stockholm, Sweden, between the Penguins and Predators set to start at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Islanders played last night, and are the only team operating on zero days’ rest.
Here are my top three NHL player prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday, November 14.
Best NHL props for Friday 11/14/25
Sidney Crosby Anytime Goalscorer (+165)
The 38-year-old has netted three goals in his past five games and in 9-of-17 games this season. The Penguins have dealt with numerous injuries to their forward group, and Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have had to step up as a result. The veterans have done just that, and they draw a matchup on Friday against a Predators squad with poor defense. Juuse Saros will draw his 15th start between the pipes this season, and he is 5-6-3 with a 3.11 GAA and .892 SV%. Crosby has also found success against Saros in the past, totaling four goals and eight assists across their eight career meetings.
Shayne Gostisbehere 1+ Assist (+110)
The 32-year-old defenseman has been in and out of the lineup while battling multiple injuries, but he returned on Tuesday against the Capitals. Gostisbehere recorded an assist in his first game back and has recorded seven assists across seven games this season. His sample size is small, but he ranks second in both assists per 60 and 5v5 assists per 60. Gostisbehere is setting up his teammates often, and the Hurricanes have averaged the third-most goals per game in the NHL. Vancouver ranks sixth in goals allowed per game, and Carolina has averaged 3.8 goals per game across its past five games.
Matvei Michkov 1+ Point (+105)
Michkov has totaled a point in three straight games and now finds himself playing on the top line alongside Sean Courtier and Trevor Zegras. The 20-year-old also plays on the first power play line for Philadelphia, and should have few issues producing on Friday night against a defensively inept Blues team. St. Louis allows the second-most goals per game and ranks inside the bottom five in PK%. While the Flyers aren’t necessarily a top power play team, they still draw tons of penalties and should be able to get back on track tonight, with Michkov continuing his point streak.
