In the 2024 NHL Eastern Conference Final, the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers have delivered three consecutive overtime thrillers. As they gear up for Game 5 on Thursday at Madison Square Garden, they could set a new precedent with a fourth straight overtime clash.
Historically, according to NHL PR, no Conference Final or Semifinal series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs has featured four consecutive overtime games. Only three series in any round have reached such a streak.
NHL Player Props: New York Rangers
Vincent Trocheck: Over 0.5 Assists (+110, DraftKings)
Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck enters Game 5 on a three-game point streak and has accumulated 11 assists in 14 playoff games. Despite our model predicting a slight dip to 0.57 assists for this game, Trocheck’s regular-season average of 0.63 assists per game supports him surpassing the betting line.
Jacob Trouba: Under 3.5 Blocked Shots (+120, DraftKings)
Rangers captain Jacob Trouba has blocked 18 shots over the last three games, yet prior to that, he blocked just two shots in two consecutive games. With a regular-season average of 2.65 blocks per game, our model projects a decline to 2.51 blocked shots in tonight’s game against the Panthers.
Top Player Props: Florida Panthers
Sam Reinhart: Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+120, DraftKings)
Panthers forward Sam Reinhart averaged fewer than three shots per game during the regular season. However, his postseason average has risen to four shots per game. Although he hasn’t surpassed three shots since Game 1 against the Rangers, our model predicts a 36% increase over his regular-season average, forecasting 3.86 shots in Game 5.
Carter Verhaeghe: Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+110, DraftKings)
Carter Verhaeghe, another Panthers forward, recorded seven shots on goal in Game 3 and four in Game 4 against the Rangers. With a regular-season average of 3.24 shots per game, our model anticipates a 17% increase, projecting him at 3.78 shots on goal for Game 5.
Evan Rodrigues: Over 0.5 Points (+165, DraftKings)
Evan Rodrigues of the Panthers has only one point in the Eastern Conference Final, achieved in Game 3. With seven points in 15 postseason games, our model expects a 29% increase in his scoring potential, estimating 0.63 points for tonight’s game, making him a solid bet to exceed the line.
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Anton Lundell: Over 0.5 Points (+130, DraftKings)
Like Rodrigues, Anton Lundell has managed just one assist in the series against the Rangers. Nevertheless, he is projected to exceed his average offensive performance in tonight’s contest. Our model predicts a 38% increase, placing him at 0.62 points for Game 5, making him a valuable player to watch.
NHL Game 5 Outlook
As the NHL New York Rangers and Florida Panthers prepare for Game 5, the stakes are incredibly high. The possibility of making history with a fourth consecutive overtime game adds to the excitement. Both teams have shown resilience and skill, pushing each other to the brink in this tightly contested series.
For bettors and fans alike, keeping an eye on these player props could provide additional layers of engagement and potential winnings. With our dfsPro model’s insights, the above player prop bets offer a strategic edge in what promises to be another thrilling game in the Eastern Conference Final.
