NHL best bets: Three players to target for SOG props tonight

Hughes is my preferred choice. His volume takes a noticeable jump when at home, and he's gone over 3.5 SOG in New Jersey in seven of his past 10 games and at a 69% rate on the year. He saw Buffalo just a few weeks ago, finishing with four SOG on nine attempts.

Hughes is over 3.5 shots in three straight against the Sabres, averaging 9.0 attempts/game, which has me confident the volume will come tonight. Hughes has been vocal about wanting to break the Devils point record, and getting the puck on the net is a logical way to help the cause there. More than a record, this is a massive game for the franchise, and their young leader feels like a great bet to step up.

Nathan MacKinnon over 4.5 SOG & Brock Boeser over 2.5 SOG (+193 FD)

Colorado is still fighting for the top spot in the Central Division, so expect them to come out hot against Edmonton in what could be a preview of the Western Conference Final matchup to come for the second straight season.

The Avs always seem to pepper the Oilers with shots. They've logged 40+ shots on goal in six straight meetings, averaging 40.2 shots/game over the past two seasons.

Nathan MacKinnon has been a massive engine for those numbers and he's worth grabbing tonight. He has 20 SOG in two games against Edmonton this season and has gone over 4.5 in five straight meetings. He's often flying past this number, averaging 6.9 SOG/game over the past nine matchups.

At home, MacKinnon is over in six of his last seven, averaging 10.2 attempts/game over his past five.

He unfortunately needs a partner, and I'm opting for Brock Boeser in the other late game. We're running out of time to target the Ducks, so let's not waste any of these precious moments. Boeser is just on a tear that I'm not going to question right now. He's over 2.5 shots in 12 of his last 13 games and is leading Vancouver in shot attempts of late. He had three the last time he visited Anaheim.