Predictions from three of Sunday’s playoff games find their way into my NHL parlay.
The pregame narrative: The New Jersey Devils won Game 3, but I’m betting on the Carolina Hurricanes to win Game 4. Goaltending injuries make the over between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens an intriguing wager. Thirdly, I’m backing the Edmonton Oilers to beat the Los Angeles Kings.
Check out my NHL parlay picks for April 27.
NHL parlay picks
Parlay: Hurricanes ML | Capitals/Canadiens over 5.5 goals – regular time | Oilers ML (+365)
Hurricanes moneyline (-175): New Jersey may have escaped Game 3 with a win, but it certainly didn’t come easily.
The Devils relinquished a 2-0, third-period lead before Simon Nemec called game in double overtime.
Carolina’s offensive success is what leads me to believe it’ll storm back in Game 4.
The Hurricanes lead the postseason in:
- Expected goals (13.12)
- Scoring chances (110)
- High-danger chances (49)
They’re also second in shots (100). The offence would have more goals if it weren’t for the stellar play of Jacob Markstrom.
But New Jersey’s offence is injured and struggling to produce. Even with Markstrom standing on his head, the Canes should be able to score enough against a Devils squad that just doesn’t boast much elite talent.
Other picks
Capitals/Canadiens over 5.5 goals – regular time (-138): It’s hard to shy away from an under in a game where you may have two backup goaltenders going at it.
Both Sam Montembeault and Logan Thompson left Game 3 due to injury, putting their statuses for Game 4 in doubt.
If neither starts, that’s certainly a major boon for the offences, as Montembeault and Thompson have been strong.
Montembeault has a .908 save percentage this postseason, while Thompson has a .917 save percentage.
Offence was hard to come by through the first couple of contests, with just nine goals combined. After the two erupted for nine tallies in Game 3, I’m expecting more of the same.
Oilers moneyline (-138): Lastly, I’m betting on an Edmonton win to close out this parlay.
Edmonton’s goalie change didn’t bring better goaltending, but the team was able to earn a win in Game 3. Connor McDavid led the charge with three points in a 7-4 victory.
The reason why I’m taking the Oilers, however, has more to do with Los Angeles. The Kings were absolutely dreadful on the road this season, boasting the worst away record of any Western Conference playoff team (17-19-5).
Edmonton has been getting the better chances, too, ranking fourth this postseason in high-danger chances percentage (56.52). I expect the Oilers to keep the pressure on Darcy Kuemper, who has an .859 save percentage in the playoffs.
NHL parlay picks made at 3:52 p.m. on 04/26/2025.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.