The first round of the 2026 NHL Playoffs continues on Sunday, with four matchups spanning from 2:00 p.m. ET to 9:30 p.m. ET. Here is a list of today’s matchups:
- BUF Sabres at BOS Bruins Game 4 – 2:00 p.m. ET (BUF up 2-1)
- COL Avalanche at LA Kings Game 4 – 4:30 p.m. ET (COL up 3-0)
- TB Lightning at MTL Canadiens Game 4 – 7:00 p.m. ET (MTL up 2-1)
- EDM Oilers at ANA Ducks Game 4 – 9:30 p.m. ET (ANA up 2-1)
Below, I’ll break down my top player prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook.
For up-to-date NHL betting information and data, check out the DraftKings Sportsbook betting splits page and player props page!
Best NHL player prop bets for Sunday 4/26/26
Brandon Hagel Anytime Goalscorer (+165)
Hagel has scored four goals in this series and in 11 of his past 20 road outings dating back to the start of the new year. Tampa Bay’s second line, comprised of Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Jake Guentzel, holds a 71.4% xGoals% through the first three games. I’d expect some more urgency from the Lightning in this one, and Hagel is just one of three players with four or more goals this postseason. He is also tied for the second-most takeaways this postseason, which could lead to more opportunities in the offensive zone.
Leon Draisaitl 2+ Points (+100)
Draisaitl has notched two points in each of the first three games of the series, and he has found plenty of success against the Ducks in the past. He has recorded 2+ points in a whopping 12 of his last 16 meetings against Anaheim. Plus, Game 4 is predicted to be another high-scoring affair, with the game’s total set at O/U 7.5 goals. Given the projected game script, I’m certainly not worried about Draisaitl not being involved in the festivities. There have been 16 combined power play opportunities thus far, which only increases Draisaitl’s chances of padding the stat sheet.
