Looking for expert NHL player prop predictions for Oct 23, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Avs vs Lightning matchup so you can make smarter picks today.
Avs Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Avs players:
- Nathan MacKinnon has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.
- Cale Makar has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.
Lightning Preview:
Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Lightning players:
- Brandon Hagel has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on ESPN Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
- Jake Guentzel has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on ESPN Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
Roster Outlook
| Avs | Lightning |
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| Starting Goalie | Starting Goalie |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
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| Defense Pairs | Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report | Injury Report |
| Nicolas Roy (OUT) Zachary LHeureux (OUT) |
Yanni Gourde (IR-NR) |
Avs
| Starting Goalie |
| Mackenzie Blackwood |
| Line 1 |
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| Line 2 |
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| Line 3 |
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| Line 4 |
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| Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report |
| Nicolas Roy (OUT) Zachary LHeureux (OUT) |
Lightning
| Starting Goalie |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Line 1 |
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| Line 2 |
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| Line 3 |
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| Line 4 |
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| Defense Pairs |
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| Injury Report |
| Yanni Gourde (IR-NR) |
Recent Form
Avs
Last 5 Games (2-3)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 | vs NJ | L | 3-4 |
| Oct 19 | vs PHI | L | 2-3 |
| Oct 16 | vs PIT | W | 5-2 |
| Oct 14 | vs DAL | L | 2-3 |
| Oct 13 | vs DAL | W | 3-2 |
Lightning
Last 5 Games (4-1)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 | vs VGK | W | 6-2 |
| Oct 17 | vs VAN | W | 4-2 |
| Oct 15 | vs SEA | W | 4-3 |
| Oct 13 | vs NYR | L | 1-4 |
| Oct 10 | vs NYI | W | 5-3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best player prop bets for Avs vs Lightning?
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Nathan MacKinnon from Avs has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.
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Brandon Hagel from Lightning has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on ESPN Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.
What time does Avs vs Lightning start?
The game is scheduled for 10/23/2026, 9:00:00 PM.
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