January 18 NHL Player Props: Kane Poised to Capitalize on Senators’ Weaknesses

Patrick Kane’s Continued Impact

At 37 years old, Patrick Kane continues to make a noteworthy impact on the ice, boasting 28 points across 34 games this season. Although some may argue that his prime has passed, Kane remains a formidable player, particularly against teams that struggle defensively. This afternoon, he finds himself facing one of those teams, leading to a focus on three player prop bets in the NHL for January 18.

Highlighted NHL Player Prop Bets for January 18

1. Miro Heiskanen: Over 1.5 shots on goal (-145 at BET99)

   Miro Heiskanen has been consistently active on the offensive end for the Dallas Stars, averaging 2.6 shots on goal each game. Remarkably, he has surpassed this line an impressive 81% of the time this season. Heiskanen’s production remains unaffected regardless of the opponent’s defensive stature. Against teams known for limiting shots against defensemen, he maintains his volume: in eight home games, he has recorded multiple shots in seven, with one instance being a minimal performance where he notched five shot attempts yet only managed to hit the target once. With significant minutes expected and a prime matchup against the Lightning, who feature some top players, he is set to have plentiful opportunities to challenge goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy this afternoon.

   Game Time: 2:00 p.m. ET; Watch on: NHL Network

2. Brandon Hagel: Over 2.5 shots on goal (-170 at BET99)

   Brandon Hagel has taken full advantage of Brayden Point’s absence, stepping up significantly in his role at both even strength and on the top power play unit. His shooting output has shifted dramatically, moving from an average of 2.7 shots and 6.1 attempts per game when Point was healthy to a remarkable 3.9 shots on 8.2 attempts when Point is out, with Hagel exceeding the 2.5 shots mark in eight out of the last nine games. Every time he has exceeded six attempts this season, he’s found the back of the line 80% of the time. With this trend, Sunday’s game should see Hagel continuing to shoot at will.

   Game Time: 2:00 p.m. ET; Watch on: NHL Network

3. Patrick Kane: Over 0.5 points (-115 at BET99)

   The Ottawa Senators are currently grappling with defensive woes, ranked 29th in goals against per game. No matter the opposition, Ottawa’s goalies seem unable to stem the tide of pucks finding the back of the net. This vulnerability makes them particularly generous to opposing right wingers, ranking fourth in the league for goals allowed to that position. Kane has thrived in matchups with high goal leakage, recording points in eight out of 11 games against teams akin to the Senators, with the success rate increasing to nearly perfect when playing at home. Given Ottawa’s ongoing struggles and Kane’s historical performance in similar scenarios, this matchup could very well see him adding to his point total this afternoon.

   Game Time: 5:00 p.m. ET; Watch on: RDS2, FDSN DET

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